plate
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"On May 4, two unidentified aircraft struck the outer plate of the port-side ballast tank at the stern of the HMM Namu at roughly one-minute intervals, causing flames and smoke," he said.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Police said they had found a car that was used in the crime but that its licence plate number was incorrect.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The ABS system’s unforgiving nature and a smaller strike zone prevent pitchers from getting calls on pitches just off the plate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Guest stars are frequent and on Saturday, the Bananas sent Texas-grown YouTube sensation Tyler Toney, a member of the sports comedy troupe Dude Perfect, to the plate as a pinch-hitter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
A lantern on the table gave off enough light to see that it was set with a plate, and a knife and fork, and a basket of food.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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