teacup
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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
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
What does the word "teacup" mean to you about this show?
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2024
The teacup trembled in my hand and hot tea spilled over the sides, scalding my fingertips.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
An image published on social media by Iranian embassies abroad put Ghalibaf centre stage in the Iranian negotiating team, looking animated and gesturing with his hand, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi busied himself with teacups.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Footsteps, talking, teacups rattling, children playing, nature outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
There's no need for ramekins or serving glasses either, we love it served in teacups.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2023
Coraline filled a cardboard box with dolls and with several plastic doll’s teacups.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
