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staple

[stey-puhl] / ˈsteɪ pəl /


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While it remains a staple in kitchens around the world, consuming too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and even faster cognitive decline.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

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

Around sunset, the yellow convertible pulled up to Lowboy Bar, an Echo Park staple.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In March, she bought roughly a pound of Lighvan cheese—a popular staple in many Iranian households—for around 450,000 tomans, equivalent to $3.40.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Today, the staple crops of highland agriculture are the recently introduced sweet potato, along with taro, bananas, yams, sugarcane, edible grass stems, and several leafy vegetables.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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