He set down his plate and went to stand by her side.
Collins set down his plate, and was again fully attentive.
He continued talking as the waitress set down his plate.
I set down my plate and edged closer to the center of the room to listen to the commotion.
"I've just thought who you remind me of," Mary said, setting down her plate and a napkin.
After a while, Marcus set his plate down on the ground, with food still on it.
She set down her plate, then poured coffee into the waiting cups.
She set down her plate and took a long swallow of coffee.
She set down her plate and took his away.
The man set down his plate, which was piled high with a little of everything, and offered his hand.