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tray

noun

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as in plate

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Recent Examples of tray The chair itself features a detachable cup holder and tray table, and the chair’s rear has space to carry heavier medical equipment, per the outlet. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Spread the mixture into an even layer on a baking sheet or shallow tray. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 Aug. 2026 The station's rear panel pops off to reveal the water inlet and discharge ports, and the filter tray is behind a side panel. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Arrange in one layer on a baking tray and broil until lightly golden on both sides, turning once, or grill until lightly charred on both sides. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tray

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That brought to the plate three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman, who was still in search of his first signature moment as a Red Sox.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
According to National Geographic, as the Arabian plate began to move further under the Eurasian plate, the two plates crumpled together, creating the Zagros Mountains — an impressive stretch of peaks that still exist in Iran.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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The chipmaker is set to increase the cost of servers containing its artificial intelligence chips, including Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell, by more than 15% in many cases, according to the outlet.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
The most sensitive chip data was stored in servers in Taiwan and sent over the dedicated transmission line to China only when needed.

— Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

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For those grocers running a produce department, that date's already been circled in red, because sweet potato casserole shows up on most American tables in late November.

— Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Mix them together along with sautéed veggies and shredded chicken before piling into a casserole dish.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of casserole

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Not bad for a story which begins with a waiter crossing a busy Los Angeles thoroughfare, and placing some Japanese-Peruvian fusion fare in a lift.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
For the latest episode of Travel, Unfiltered, Travel + Leisure spoke with waiters about what diners might not realize is happening at restaurants.

— Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of waiter

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Add a table lamp, a vase of fresh flowers, and a saucer plate that matches your favorite coffee mug to sip your morning brew or a cup of hot tea for reading on weekend afternoons.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Avoid using plant saucers or trays outdoors and don’t place rocks or other solid objects in the base of plant pots.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026

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