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platter

[plat-er] / ˈplæt ər /


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"You can't offer anything on a silver platter and unfortunately, we did a couple of times."

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The platter cost $642.50—but ended up costing JPMorgan far, far more.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

“Some people say if he were to come back, just hand the Lombardi to us on a silver platter — but that’s never the case,” Lake said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Most people encounter ranch mix in its intended form, stirred into mayonnaise or sour cream and served alongside a platter of vegetables.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

In a corner, the Puerto Rican seal, flanked by our flag and the Stars and Stripes, looked like a lamb on a platter.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

If you have the time and dishes, consider transferring a few things to platters or bowls.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2026

Eagerly they dig into platters of durian, carefully arranged from the mildest to the richest.

From BBC Jan. 10, 2026

The luxury party planner recently threw a “K-pop Demon Hunters” birthday party for an 8-year-old in a New Jersey Country club where they served platters of sushi.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 2, 2026

She had stacks of silver serving platters and mountains of spoons, some of which dated back to my grandparents’ catering business.

From MarketWatch Nov. 21, 2025

Named Pocatell, the dog had curiously upright ears that were round as platters and roughly three times normal size.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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