staple

Example Sentences

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Like other Christmas markets across Europe there are no shortages of the usual seasonal staples, such as sausages and mulled wine.

From BBC

Elsewhere, many staples of the terrestrial TV schedules receive the Christmas treatment over the holiday period.

From BBC

History helps explain why investors instinctively reach for staples in times of stress.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fashion, white has long been a staple rather than a statement and as a Colour of the Year it presents a different challenge to designers more accustomed to bold shades.

From BBC

Our investment teams are excited about the consumer discretionary sector versus consumer staples because of that.

From Barron's