staple
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It’s a curious trend considering Cannes premieres have become a staple at the Academy Awards and three 2025 selections were nominated for best picture this calendar year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Rice is a staple crop in Malaysia, which consumes around 2.5 million tonnes a year, around half of which is produced domestically.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Three-man forward lines have been a staple tactic throughout the history of football.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Anchovies, the kind that are generously soaked in olive oil and neatly packed inside handheld tins, are a pantry staple in my apartment kitchen year-round.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
I hammer the last staple down over the wire and we sit back, wiping sweat from our faces.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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