staple
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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
A reality TV star who has been a staple on TMZ.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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 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
“Chocolate mousse, which of course means ‘foam’ and not an antlered cousin of elk, has been a staple of French cuisine since the eighteenth century.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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