cupped
Example Sentences
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The Warrington teenager cupped his ears to lap up the adulation of a delirious crowd while fellow Englishman Aspinall laughed in disbelief before he gave Littler a high five.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
It doesn't want to leave the safety of his cupped hands.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
Van de Ven cheekily cupped his ear to the crowd before team-mates made a point of embracing him to show their support after Saturday's spat.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
He repeatedly tapped his cupped hands to the sides of his head as if putting on imaginary earmuffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
She pulled away and cupped Nok's face in her smooth hands.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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