plate

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Right before the Reserve Bank of India stepped up to the plate to announce its decision on Wednesday, it seemed that the situation had taken a tentative turn for the better.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Remove to a plate, leaving drippings in the pan.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The viewing sessions got more serious after Cicero told his friends he went to a trivia night and was stumped by a question on the license plate on Jerry’s Saab convertible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“It allowed me to have more fun while playing the game. I didn’t feel pressure at the plate playing JV baseball.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

At that point Sally the maid returns to the room, noisily clearing my barely touched plate and making a show of checking our teacups to see if they need refills.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse