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Recent Examples of saucerEach features drain holes and removable saucers, which add a bit more decorative value.—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026 Some other common places for mosquito breeding grounds include plant saucers, buckets, and flower containers that don't fully drain.—Michele Gile, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 Hancock recommends adding a saucer to catch any excess water.—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 Feb. 2026 After Mitch Marner’s saucer pass to Mark Stone for his goal and Bo Horvat’s on a breakaway later in the second, Czechia never stood a chance.—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucer
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plate
Noun
Through the first eight games, the Angels have struck out in 31% of their plate appearances, which is even worse than last year’s 27% rate.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Vitello could’ve used the blowout as an opportunity to get Koss and Jared Oliva their first at-bats of the year, but elected to give every plate appearance to his starters.