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Recent Examples of cuppy
Shrub roses ‘Cosmic Clouds,’ hybridized by Christian Bédard and introduced by Weeks Roses, has open to full, cuppy, medium-size blooms.
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2023
But Gallahadion, who had been second to Bimelech a week earlier in Churchill Downs’ Derby Trial, excelled over a cuppy track, getting a rail-skimming ride from jockey Carroll Bierman to beat Bimelech by 1 ½ lengths in the Derby.
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Gabe Hauari,
The Courier-Journal,
4 May 2018
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2023
But Gallahadion, who had been second to Bimelech a week earlier in Churchill Downs’ Derby Trial, excelled over a cuppy track, getting a rail-skimming ride from jockey Carroll Bierman to beat Bimelech by 1 ½ lengths in the Derby.
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Gabe Hauari,
The Courier-Journal,
4 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuppy
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Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.
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The hood was spreading, forming its cupped oval.
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The intuitive hollow center cylinder is raised high enough to prevent pots and dishes from blocking the drain.
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Under its short brownish hairs are hollow spines that connect to toxin glands.
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The cause was a rare and aggressive cancer of the soft tissue, alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, according to the organizers of an online funding appeal.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is more common in children but can occur in adults, according to the American Cancer Society, and alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma typically affects all age groups equally.
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Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
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Checking the Seal Jars that have successfully sealed will have a concave lid that won't pop back up when pressed.
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Its interior felt cavernous, like the inside of the school bus that my uncle drove, except bookshelves lined the interior instead of bench seats.
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Who shall enter the cavernous maw of our fair stadium next?
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“Cuppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuppy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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