cup

Example Sentences

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A steaming cup of coffee gradually cools, a laptop warms up during use, and sunlight heats the Earth's surface.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

He resigned in the summer of 2024 after winning a league and cup double, moving on to Ferencvaros in January 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Bankers may not go out of their way to save $1 on a cup of coffee, but they might get intrigued if they see the brands gaining acceptance in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

I guess he got me in his truck at some point because now I’m sitting on Gertrude with a crocheted blanket tucked around me, and a cup of hot chocolate in my hands.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam