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staple

[stey-puhl] / ˈsteɪ pəl /


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The comedy double act, made up of Paul and his late brother Barry, were a staple in British homes with their TV show ChuckleVision.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Kitchen sponges are a staple in most homes, but they may also be an overlooked source of microplastic pollution.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Around sunset, the yellow convertible pulled up to Lowboy Bar, an Echo Park staple.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Grocery prices rose roughly 25% between 2019 and 2023, hitting staple foods especially hard.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Whenever Mr. Larson happened to find an article or a poster or an illustration that looked interesting, he would staple it up, and he always invited the kids to do the same.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements




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