plate
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Situated between the tectonically active western United States and the more stable interior of the North American plate, the Wyoming Craton has experienced significant erosion over geologic time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The chef joked that the green stuff on our plate was avocado paste.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The rare items, which have been loaned by the Royal Navy Museum, include a bowl and dinner plate, a boot and belt buckle and an ointment pot.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
He still values it when it works, like when it knows his children need car seats on a road trip, or when it reminds him he has a lot on his plate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“I’ll take care of that,” Mom said quietly, taking the plate and fork from him.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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