platter

Example Sentences

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Now major donors reportedly are withholding contributions as party leaders across the spectrum demand Mr. Martin’s head on a platter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Tuchel also warned Chelsea's Cole Palmer that a place in the Three Lions squad for the World Cup will not be handed to him on a "silver platter".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But now it’s software—and Microsoft—getting served up on a platter, as artificial intelligence shifts priorities across the tech sector.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The Rams were great, but during the biggest moments, they got goofy, and basically handed the Super Bowl invitation to the Seahawks on a grass-stained platter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

“Did you maybe lose it up at the cliffs yesterday?” asked Eevie, who was standing at the table scraping the honey from the candy platter with a finger.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder