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Example Sentences
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Horror isn’t my cup of tea, and I do my best to steer clear of feminine rage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Notice the surge in volume the very next week in April 2025, which recorded a bullish counterattack candle and marked the depth of the long cup base.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Round number theory is coming into play on the weekly chart as the PPH tests an 18-month break above a cup base pivot of $99.61:
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
An accident with a cup of coffee in February 2025 morning had him feeling like he should check into a psych facility.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
She tries to put her cup back in the saucer, but this time she misses completely and it clatters and spills tea all over the table.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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