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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

“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

While The Brutalist's use of AI and Anora's lack of an intimacy co-ordinator were storms in a teacup, there was one genuine controversy when some historic tweets nearly brought down Emilia Pérez.

From BBC ● Feb. 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

Bwana Mutunga moved his teacup to a side table as he actually stood to examine Diko.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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

If two of those incidents are little more than storms in teacups, one is anything but.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2025

During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russell turned to painting teacups, giant detailed renderings of traditional, hand-painted, German porcelain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2023

In the parlor, a few teacups stood out white against the charred furniture.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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