staple
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He notes that “complaints about the evils of consumerism have long been a staple among intellectuals, but I see evil only in its excesses.”
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas, to curries and stews.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Whoopi Goldberg, another one of the talk show’s staple personalities, will also be coming in on Fridays, which is her usual day off.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
If they lost some of their staple foodstuffs, they could gather or hunt other species, or move to a less affected area.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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