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Recent Examples of platterWhat better way to ring in the new year than to watch Angie walk into a platter of glasses face-first?—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025 The food has a variety of influences, from German-style meat platters to Japanese street food.—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025 Transfer meat to a platter, remove twine, and cover with foil to keep warm.—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 This tureen even comes with a matching platter, perfect for countertop displays or credenza decoration.—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for platter
When the doors pop open, expect a menu that includes Florida stone crab and oyster shooters, along with caviar service, hot and chilled small plates and handhelds.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.
Costs were lower overall and performance was faster since Intel’s chips don’t have to connect to cloud servers to process requests, according to Intel spokesperson Nina Mehlhaf.
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
But should any table be celebrating a special event, the music suddenly goes to 11, and servers come out brandishing sparklers.
Think of a waiter or bartender as a salesperson earning a base salary plus commission — but legally guaranteed the minimum wage, with the opportunity to earn much more in practice from tips.
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