platter
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A nervous server presents a platter of meat to William’s knights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
With their debut full-length self-titled album released Friday, the same day as their first Hollywood Bowl appearance supporting Al Green, this moment was not handed to them on a silver platter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"You can't offer anything on a silver platter and unfortunately, we did a couple of times."
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
I encourage you to experiment with your platter of foods.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
JimmyTrotter sat to my right, next to Mr. Lucas, who sat next to an empty seat that he patted each time Big Ma entered carrying a platter.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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Three-and-a-half-thousand hungry Alsatians wolf down platters of charcuterie and periodically burst into noisy chorus.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
They also noted that “it was arranged on platters with a small wedge of lemon and some garnish.”
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
Silver platters are everywhere: on side tables, under cabinets and also under the bed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 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
Later everyone washed their hands and sat on floor cushions in the big family circle as platters of steaming food traveled around.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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