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

Speaking over small snack plates and beverages, many said they saw real improvements in the homeless populations around their neighborhood during Bass’ tenure as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Arkansas doesn’t require front license plates, so the number of cars from far-flung origins like Washington, Montana, and Ontario stick out.

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