Example Sentences

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Frequently, Stepp said, Olympics athletes experience soft tissue “irritation” or injuries, and one of the several treatments available for this is cupping.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

He has only socks on his feet and is cupping a mug of Throat Coat tea as he reads upcoming Daily Jay sessions into the microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023

The process is intense on another level: By the time Czeresko is cupping the molten glass, it is at about 2,000 degrees.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

Almost always, she is cupping his cheeks, telling him how much she loves him.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2022

Henry is cupping his hands around his mouth to be louder.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt