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tray

[trey] / treɪ /
NOUN
platter
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She first scatters AA-size batteries, pens and scissors on the table, and walks back to the nearby control rig to make the robot arms place each one inside the tray of a desk organizer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

It also cited correspondence from 2025 stating an unnamed mayor’s office executive would like a “fresh fruit tray available to everyone in the mayor’s suite daily.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Pour the mixture into a large silicone ice tray and freeze for an hour before enjoying.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The Chick-fil-A catering menu lists the cost of a large tray of its mac-and-cheese at around $100 depending on location.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“Wasn’t that delicious?” she said, stacking the empty bowls on the tray.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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