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staple

[stey-puhl] / ˈsteɪ pəl /


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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

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

A reality TV star who has been a staple on TMZ.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Grocery prices rose roughly 25% between 2019 and 2023, hitting staple foods especially hard.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The first staple sends shivers over my body, and I’m smiling like a maniac because it’s just cool to blast a staple into wood with a power tool.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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