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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

For a big summer bash, arrange this one on a large platter, and let folks help themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 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

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

I see it at the same time she does—the blue velvet box in the center of the silver platter, right between the tarts.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

Three-and-a-half-thousand hungry Alsatians wolf down platters of charcuterie and periodically burst into noisy chorus.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Salon Mar. 15, 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

Then, they would lunch on Salisbury steak and Jell-O platters at Schaber’s Cafeteria.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 31, 2025

"I'm picking up fruit platters for Mayor Strong's birthday party this Saturday," Mrs. Fayne said as she drove her van.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene




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