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oyster

[oi-ster] / ˈɔɪ stər /






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A wooden bowl from Africa filled with oyster shells from my dad’s last meal in 2010.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

An oyster farmer and Marine veteran, Platner had entered the race to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins as an outsider and was seen as riding an anti-establishment wave of support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Platner is an oyster farmer, Marine Corps veteran, and first-time candidate.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

A November 2025 post documented some of the elements that would go into the property, including hemp blocks and old oyster shells.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

The dinner is sublime: We start with oyster bisque and follow with prime rib, boiled potatoes, and asparagus in cream.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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