staple
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Trump said these would include Lee Greenwood, the singer of "God Bless the USA," a staple of his political rallies.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
While it remains a staple in kitchens around the world, consuming too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and even faster cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
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
The blockade has choked off Iran’s oil export revenue, left over a million Iranians jobless, and caused staple prices to rise sharply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
He had a simple one-story house with a small cellar used to store coal for cooking and heating, and potatoes, the main staple of their diet.
From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren
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