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An Air Force intelligence report -- marked "top secret" -- from November of the following year features information on reported sightings of "unidentified aircraft" and "flying saucers."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Most of that original set was destroyed in the Northridge earthquake, save for a few saucers, a cream pitcher and a cup or two, which is pretty much what now survived the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

The room was dimly lit, with an espresso machine and several small tables where men in suits sat with tiny cups and saucers before them.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

Over-sized cups and saucers, laden with delicious-looking treats, stand next to teapots of many colours, ready to be wheeled on for rehearsals.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024

On the table sat a tray with a teapot, cups and saucers, and a plate with tiny chocolate cakes.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett