staple
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It began in 1996 and has evolved into a staple of spring in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
But with obesity rates continuing to climb, researchers are beginning to question whether this reliance on staple carbohydrates still makes sense in modern diets.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Consumers in the UK and other countries are seeing higher prices for staple items such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
No longer able to afford the staple of their diet, the Egyptian people revolted.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
So Mr. Odom showed us how to staple chicken wire to wood and how to screw on hinges for a door, and before long, we had a trap perfect for catching a dog.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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