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  • present tense form of plate (3rd person singular).

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ElAttrache performed surgery on McGregor in July 2021, inserting a rod, plates and screws into his left leg after the fighter broke his tibia and fibula during a bout against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The Civil Guard said the stolen car, which had false license plates, matched the vehicle described by witnesses.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He said he spent more than $500 to get the necessary safety modifications, along with plates and a license.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Our plates brimmed with color — yellow, green, red and orange — unlike the gloom outside.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Emma microwaves the pasta while I arrange veggies on paper plates.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller



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