cupped
Example Sentences
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As she spoke, Lina's face creased and she cupped it in her hands.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
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
I cupped a handful to my mouth and drank them both.
From Salon • May 11, 2024
Ella started to explain that she was a Conjuror, but Lian cupped her hands together, and a tiny ball of light appeared.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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