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the plate

NOUN
home plate
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The driver received a £100 fine but said he was unaware the plate was illegal.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Each chef seemed to have a recognizable point of view — something you could understand from the plate itself, without needing the chef to stand beside the table explaining it.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

But the most fascinating thing about Simpson isn’t what he does at the plate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Over time, that awareness can extend beyond the plate.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

I’m so amped up stepping to the plate right now that it feels like my feet are coming out of my cleats.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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