plate

Example Sentences

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A lunch that required a plate and, ideally, a chair.

From Salon

Shares fell 37%, a plunge that spoke to trying times in an industry that continues to see rising costs and plummeting consumer spending create a combo plate from hell.

From Los Angeles Times

When all the chefs have finished cooking, the pots and plates are lined up outside the kitchen for the judges to taste before a final decision is made.

From Barron's

On Wednesday in a season baseball opener, Sheffer showed his improved power at the plate, delivering two doubles, while also showing off his speed with an infield single and stolen base.

From Los Angeles Times

Lynsey Crombie, author of The 15 Minute Clean, agrees: "Modern dishwashers are built to detect dirt so if your plates are too clean going in, they can actually wash less effectively," she says.

From BBC