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sip

[sip] / sɪp /


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The Meta boss becomes a viral meme after taking an awkward sip of the famed Irish stout.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

"There are lots of alcohol-free events now, like sip and paint. You can also try wellness and wellbeing clubs, like yoga and crafts, if you don't fancy the sport or music societies."

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Take a sip: Martinis are savored for their elegant simplicity and refined romanticism.

From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026

If it melts, "it especially affects the lingering aftertaste once you've taken a sip."

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

She’d lifted the cup to her lips but now brought it down without taking a sip.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Lina was feeding them sips of fortified milk from a tiny bottle, but Raad could not keep it down.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Fortunately, she let me have only a couple sips.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

For over a month, they survived on "tiny sips of water" and "a little lentils".

From Barron's ● Mar. 22, 2026

On the day after Christmas, Caldeira drives past Santas and reindeer that have already begun to deflate as he listens to audio books and sips his berry energy drink.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025

Mother lies on her side, her face next to mine, taking small sips of air each time the van fishtails, then holding her breath as Dad corrects and it snakes back into the lane.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

They sipped strawberry matchas called “Olive Sunshine Special,” named for the main character of “The Love Hypothesis.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Over the past several months, I’ve cooked, grilled, smoked, sipped and served my way through a wide range of products perfect for summer gatherings.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

In front of the cafe, 36-year-old army veteran Dmytro sipped an espresso, despite the ashes swirling around him.

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

I woke up in the morning to a warm California sun and hot coffee, sipped on the balcony.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

Mama and my sisters sipped tea while I pressed my nose to the window glass, drinking in the comings and goings of the street, and when it was time to go I cried.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

It's hard to imagine this man, quietly sipping a cup of tea in his slippers, commanding crowds of thousands.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

We’re all sitting at home sipping adaptogenic mushroom tonics, journaling our feelings and politely declining invitations to any event after 7 p.m. because we’d rather optimize our sleep scores than take a tequila shot.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

While meeting his family, while sipping wine in front of the Eiffel Tower, while feeling the bend of his body curl into mine at night, I wondered where my dress was.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

And who could fail to enjoy a quiet afternoon in the days when Victoria was queen, sipping a nice, restorative cup of tea?

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood


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