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mug

[muhg] / mʌg /


VERB
hold up
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There are some moments in “High Potential” when your character is holding up a mug with the Dominican Republic flag.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s a reminder, though, to get used to seeing his mug on television.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

"One old lady pays me with a pint mug of tea and two slices of toast".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

A well-designed mug or a bag of good beans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“You did well. And it’s not a matter of—” She stopped talking and set the mug down on the counter.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff