teacup

Example Sentences

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“When people say, ‘Oh, it’s a teacup pig,’ I’m like, ‘That is not a thing. That does not exist,’” said Lynsey Rosen, a veterinarian in Southern California who treats dozens of mini pigs each month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The row was dismissed earlier this week by Vowles - a Mercedes customer - as "noise that will probably go away", and by Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff as "a storm in a teacup".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

This time, the humans aren’t hunted by one xenomorph but two, including a teacup version, along with a hyper-intelligent eyeball monster and a killer plant.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

A month after the first signs of smoke and flame, victims are still mourning the loss of small things, a snapshot or a teacup.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

In the teacup room tonight, Byrd doesn’t mess the blankets, and the house is fine and quiet.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers