staple
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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
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
In March, she bought roughly a pound of Lighvan cheese—a popular staple in many Iranian households—for around 450,000 tomans, equivalent to $3.40.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
I gathered this had to do with fufu, the food staple, not yet knowing Kikongo is a language that is not exactly spoken but sung.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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