Plata
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The ARA San Juan went missing a week after it set off from Ushuaia on Argentina's southern tip and was returning to its home port at the Mar del Plata naval base.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
"This is a pivotal point," said lead author Valentina Crespi of the Institute of Astrophysics La Plata.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026
“This is a cost-saving measure in addition to a life-saving measure,” Plata said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025
With the World Cup and the Olympics on the horizon, the city must continue to explore ways to protect both locals and the large number of tourists expected to arrive for those events, Plata said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025
The only downside of being in Mar del Plata was the incessant rain and the cold wind from the sea.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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