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Recent Examples of plaque
The last time this franchise hired a longtime agent, Lacroix’s success with the Avs led to a plaque in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Fish oil is also known to significantly reduce triglycerides, a type of blood fat that, when elevated, contributes to arterial plaque and poor circulation.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
In addition to their potassium content, pomegranates are a great source of antioxidants, including polyphenols, which may help the body protect against the narrowing of arteries due to plaque.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
There is a memorial plaque on a small wall on Village Green.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Fish oil is also known to significantly reduce triglycerides, a type of blood fat that, when elevated, contributes to arterial plaque and poor circulation.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
In addition to their potassium content, pomegranates are a great source of antioxidants, including polyphenols, which may help the body protect against the narrowing of arteries due to plaque.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
There is a memorial plaque on a small wall on Village Green.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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Among other prizes, the victor would receive a cash reward (reportedly $5,000), a sports car, and a screen test—true markers of Tinseltown success.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Interstate 30 near mile marker 1.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Kenny Beecham previews the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks waiting for their Western Conference opponent with the San Antonio Spurs coming out to fight for the Larry O'Brien trophy.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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William Karlsson, who already has a cup under his belt for Vegas, did his part in seeking the next trophy.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The Marby grave brings together cremation, a stone monument, and this ritualistic deposit of bronze objects, which is synonymous with the end of this era when the treatment and use of bronze objects changed—often left in hoards on land or in water, sometimes as offerings to gods or divinities.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Fans marched along the avenues near Paris’ Arc de Triomphe monument, with some setting off flares and blaring car horns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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They were unmoved by CIF’s policy requiring that any transgender athlete who advances in track and field playoffs or places in competition be joined by the next cisgender girl in the rankings, with both advancing or receiving the same medal.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The company’s founder, Chinese gymnast Li Ning, won three gold medals — and six medals total — at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, the first Olympics in which the People’s Republic of China sent a full delegation after the nation’s 1949 revolution.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Eventually, your eyes come to rest on the hotel’s facade—an impressive grid of local stone and wooden louvers that is Urquiola’s ode to the oeuvre of Rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Over two collection cycles, harvesters refined their process to ensure the material was free of contaminants such as dirt and stones.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Hip-checked by Seymour on the play at the plate, Neto remained on the dirt for several minutes before athletic trainers helped him to his feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Mission Viejo right fielder Riley Campbell collected her third hit in the seventh to bring the tying run to the plate but Herrera escaped another jam to spark a celebratory dogpile.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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He had been outkicked many times in cross country.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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To fund their chip spending, AI companies have signed circular deals with each other — cross-investments and capacity commitments between companies like Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic — creating a bubble with potentially catastrophic economic consequences.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Following the formal remarks, attendees gathered for the official ribbon cutting before dispersing throughout the corridor for an open house, live jazz performances and visiting businesses across the district.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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John Krajnak, park president of Six Flags Great America, spoke during Friday’s ribbon-cutting event.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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