a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information
for years the publisher has used his newspaper as a platform for his extreme political conservatism
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Recent Examples of platformFollowing the success of the SIF 2024 and 2025 Summits in Los Angeles, SIF — which was founded in 2013 with the aim of inspiring accessible philanthropy — and FIT are presenting the summit as a platform for dialogue and collaboration at the intersection of fashion, beauty and advocacy.—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 The podcast reflects cable news’ aggressive push into unscripted podcasting as traditional TV viewership declines and audiences migrate to streaming platforms and independent media.—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Exactly two years after Brussels’ landmark regulation for online services went into effect, Europe is ramping up pressure on large platforms.—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026 Industry advocates argue that the platforms aren’t gaming, which is traditionally regulated by states.—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform
After finishing third in the short program, Liu rose to the top of the medal podium while skating freely, ebulliently, inured to any pressure, performing with technical precision and bright artistry.
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Bora Erden,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.
During a gubernatorial forum in Sacramento, candidates were asked whether Wasserman should step down.
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Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
The event, which has been billed as the first major AI forum in the Global South, was also criticized by delegates and speakers for organizational chaos and poor communication.
Three outdoor dining venues are a bonus, Vintage 1901 is a delightful wine bar with small plates, and the Surfrider Cafe is a handy option for quick, healthy bites and sips.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Hammond additionally features a casino, concert venues, along with theaters and art galleries.
Originally called People United to Save Humanity — the presumptuous title was soon changed to People United to Serve Humanity — PUSH became his pulpit.
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Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
The pulpit where sermons were preached looked like an abstract disaster.
But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.