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staple

adjective as in necessary, basic

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What’s Next: The administration is responding to consumer complaints about the high costs of staple items such as coffee and voter dissatisfaction with the economy.

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Not surprisingly, many of these stocks are in sectors such as consumer staples, real estate, apparel and energy — all poor performers this year.

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Consumer staples and utilities, typically viewed as defensive, recession-resistant sectors, declined.

It is a form of artistic expression, popular entertainment and a staple of classic Egyptian cinema.

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Burgers, cold-cut sandwiches and fries were staples on the dinner menu.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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