How to Use plaque in a Sentence

plaque

noun
  • The scientists are studying the way the plaques form.
  • Brushing your teeth prevents the buildup of plaque.
  • A bronze plaque marked the city's oldest building.
  • They gave him a plaque in honor of his 30 years of service.
  • Try and keep angle throughout the brush which gives better leverage to remove plaque and germs.
    Bianca London, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Each of the cuffs has a small plaque noting each time Jelly Roll had been behind bars.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Lecanemab works by removing the plaque, slowing down the disease’s progression.
    Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2023
  • On the plaque, above a picture of the crew in their spacesuits, is an inscription in Chawla’s handwriting.
    Dallas News, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Before departing they were presented with the Town Hall key and unveiled a plaque.
    Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 23 Jan. 2023
  • These bones are specially formulated to help remove plaque and tartar, freshen breath, and promote healthy gums.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023
  • The Milestone plaque is to be displayed at the ST headquarters in Milan.
    IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2023
  • As early as childhood and adolescence, plaque can start accumulating in the arteries and later lead to clogged arteries.
    Marisol Garcia, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Though regular checkups at the dentist's office can improve the appearance of your teeth as cleanings remove plaque and tartar, many of us have tough stains that need a little extra help.
    Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Cebrun didn’t attend, but his daughter Kimberli and friend James Wallace accepted the plaque on his behalf.
    Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Beyond plaques and tangles The experiments add to the evidence that Alzheimer’s involves a lot more than just the appearance of plaques and tangles.
    Jon Hamilton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2024
  • After winning the monthslong battle to get the plaque recommissioned with her name on it, Phelps started talking with reporters about the significance of tennessine and her role on the team.
    Charli Leevongcharoen, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The cloth was raised over the plaque again so the monarch could do the honors.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • Steve rubs his fingers across the brass plaque on the bench.
    Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
  • Each room has a small plaque with a QR code to learn more about the theme.
    Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
  • All of the athlete/players of the year will be mailed plaques after the show.
    Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2023
  • Just scan the Spotify code on the plaque and the song will play on your phone.
    Michelle Prado, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2024
  • On the plaque stood a small statuette set into a bronze plate.
    Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • An area of the plaque can break open, causing a blood clot and blocking the blood flow.
    Yuliya Klochan, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Too much plaque buildup can lead to strokes and heart attacks.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The plaque will be presented to the family and friends of Capt. Williams.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2023
  • The trunk will stay in place, along with two memorial plaques.
    Samantha Latson, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
  • The unique shape helps to scrape away plaque and tartar, keeping teeth and gums healthy.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023
  • Fife said the city plans to install a plaque on June 16, which would have been Shakur’s 52nd birthday.
    Vanessa Arredondo, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
  • Yet your name is the only one on the Tarrant County plaque.
    Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 14 Apr. 2023
  • And downtown Nevada City, with its plaques noting its ties to the 1850s.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024

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