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staple

[stey-puhl] / ˈsteɪ pəl /


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Ramón is a staple at Fringe, having won several awards for previous shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

Why only a handful of maize cobs in the whole site, when maize, at least for the elite, was a staple food?

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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