plates

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Every time a stray one landed on one of our salad plates, it was shipped over on a smaller bread plate to Nana.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

He also handed UKA's former Head of Sport 79-year-old Keith Davies a 175-hour community service order after hearing how he was in charge of the equipment, which had been assembled with vital base plates missing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

She turned back to the other staff in the kitchen, busily putting plates together for patrons waiting for their orders.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith