staple
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Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Over the last several years, “CoComelon” has become a staple in households with young children, known for its brightly colored 3D animation style.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
That longtime staple of educational and informational TV programming has been kicked to the curb in favor of competition shows.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
Yes, running people, I’ll say it for you: Carb loading is an old, old staple of endurance racing, and sugars have always been a method of getting quick carbs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
A loop of rough leather, fastened to the metal with a massive staple.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
Vocabulary lists containing staple
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