staple
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It’s a curious trend considering Cannes premieres have become a staple at the Academy Awards and three 2025 selections were nominated for best picture this calendar year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Magazine depth refers to the munitions stockpiles the U.S. maintains, which have been a staple in headlines since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Three-man forward lines have been a staple tactic throughout the history of football.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Robotics have been a staple of the company’s operations for over a decade; its Propel system, for instance, has been used in facilities since 2013.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
They are also better prepared than Europeans for subsisting in New Guinea, because Indonesian agriculture already included bananas, sweet potatoes, and some other staple crops of New Guinea agriculture.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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