staple
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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
The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas, to curries and stews.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Raman, who has made publishing detailed policy plans a staple of her campaign, spent Saturday meeting with local restaurant owners after recently dropping a policy plan for small businesses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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
In many areas, they relied on just a single staple, such as wheat, potatoes or rice.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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