- present tense form of plate (3rd person singular).
plates
Example Sentences
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Amid the increase in costs, Govier said he was also having to tackle thefts - with some using illegal "ghost" registrations to prevent cameras from reading their number plates.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
After she downsized, she opened her cupboard and showed him four plates, four saucers, four cups and four bowls.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
We have spoken to families who say their lives have been devastated by road deaths where illegal plates were involved.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The right way to fix the holes in the floor is kind of abstract, while the screws and plates in my utility closet are right there.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
There were apparently rules about how to mix and match the plates and cups, which were all different colors.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
