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Those statements echoed the testimony of a farmer who had claimed years earlier that on an evening in April 2004, he had encountered a man driving a sedan with German licence plates.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

There were bunting and street parties, commemorative plates in the shops and historical art projects in the schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In another corner of the facility, people wearing smart glasses place and pick up playing cards and sort plastic plates by hand, collecting first-person videos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

A leaked memo seen by the Herald newspaper suggested that the plans could include compulsory "P" plates and tougher drink‑drive rules for new drivers.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The table disappeared under the food; under bowls and plates and dishes, laid out by the older man’s eager hands.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell