staple

Example Sentences

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Though “The Rules of Attraction” failed to have a broader cultural impact, it became a minor commercial success and a brief staple of early millennium gay culture, achieving the cult status it was destined for.

From Salon

Wood-burning fireplaces have gone from a home’s heating-source staple to a status feature.

From The Wall Street Journal

AI demand boosts chip makers, while software stocks have declined; commodity miners and some consumer staples also have fallen.

From Barron's

Stocks are getting something of a boost into the final hours of trading, although it’s the more defensive sectors, such as utilities and consumer staples, that are leading the advance.

From Barron's

Price rises also slowed for key grocery staples.

From BBC