salver
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Three new biographies underline the premise that life can be tough, even for those who have it handed to them on a silver salver.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2018
The Australian, who is two off the lead on seven under, bogeyed all four, handing the Claret Jug to a bemused Ernie Els on a silver salver.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2015
He looked around, called upon David Moyes, and together they held up the silver salver.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2013
The salver is obviously in its inaugural year, following the untimely death of the peerless darts commentator, but instantly there was a clear winner.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 30, 2012
He came back with a liqueur glass on a silver salver.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Other items included tea services, candlesticks, salvers and presentation pieces.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
We can't bear to admit defeat, because to do so is to make life seem more finite, less likely to be peopled with attractive strangers bearing silver salvers heaped with onion puffs.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2011
We can’t bear to admit defeat, because to do so is to make life seem more finite, less likely to be peopled with attractive strangers bearing silver salvers heaped with onion puffs.
From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2011
The purses were carried on large salvers by Yeoman Warders from the Tower of London.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2010
Afternoon brings ceremonious visits, when grand ladies, sailing in their hoops, salute each other, and beaux make legs on entering a drawing-room, and lacqueys hand round chocolate on silver salvers.
From The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second by Count Carlo Gozzi
Vocabulary lists containing salver
The Importance of Being Earnest
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Tolkien Reading Day, List 8
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