tray

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She first scatters AA-size batteries, pens and scissors on the table, and walks back to the nearby control rig to make the robot arms place each one inside the tray of a desk organizer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

When I took over the business three years ago, I was paying £3.60 for a tray of eggs.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In 1950, newspaper advertisements began promoting “TV trays” or “TV tray tables.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Pour the mixture into a large silicone ice tray and freeze for an hour before enjoying.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Cassiopeia swept up crumbs and leftover crusts of bread from the breakfast tray and tied them snugly in a linen square; with these she would tempt the birds close enough to be recognized.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood