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teacup

[tee-kuhp] / ˈtiˌkʌp /


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OK, the fact that Jennifer Coolidge steals the show also helps, as does the stunning cuteness of Buster the teacup chihuahua, along with the evergreen pizazz of the bend-and-snap sequence.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

I have an Aussie doodle, a teacup poodle and a maltipoo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026

“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

He saw an old woman carefully lift a single, unbroken pink teacup.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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

The Seven Teacups Trail, about 4 miles long, is known for its continuous, cascading pools that resemble teacups.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025

There's no need for ramekins or serving glasses either, we love it served in teacups.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2023

Albert was cleaning out the teacups on the table in front of the sofa and laying tea strainers across the tops.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick


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