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cupboard

[kuhb-erd] / ˈkʌb ərd /


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The woman's Do Not Attempt Resuscitation document was also found scrunched up in a cupboard, the report added.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

And they need every dollar to fill out a bare cupboard.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

I did not see myself as an avid supplement taker, but then I took a good look in my cupboard.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

Tao jumps down from his stool and grabs several spices from a nearby cupboard.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

She commonly sees kitchens where infrequently used gadgets take up "prime real estate"; things which could be stored in drawers, cupboards or even the loft, if it's something really gathering dust.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

With part of the nine-story building still standing, Sabbagh was able to use a crane to reach one of his mother's cupboards and retrieve a photo album.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

For the hardware, the couple will be replacing the existing silver-toned metal with gold, including new faucets, new drawer handles, and new knobs for the cupboards.

From MarketWatch Apr. 8, 2026

It also inspired a Peacock streaming show in which Swedes visit America to counsel people who can’t cram anything more into their closets and cupboards.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

Or me and Diego will cruise into the kitchen to rummage through the fridge and cupboards for something else to eat.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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