Example Sentences

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Nic Libonati and his sister were sipping Turkish tea when they spotted and were the first to report the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025

Several diners were seated at the bar, but they were sipping soft drinks or glasses of water.

From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022

Maybe you were sipping your morning coffee a few weeks ago when you read that a California judge essentially ruled that coffee causes cancer.

From Slate • May 17, 2018

On a recent evening at the Delight Pub, a Polish factory worker and a couple of longtime English clients were sipping Tyskie, a Polish beer.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2016

The gossiping guests were sipping jasmine tea from Westing Paper Party Cups, nibbling on tidbits from Westing Paper Party Plates, and wiping their fingers on Westing Paper Party Napkins.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin