staple
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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
Quantum mania has become a staple of the tech sector, dismissed by some as irrational exuberance.
From Barron's • May 6, 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
More of these salads are sold at the end of the day than baguettes and sandwiches, he adds, as people see them as a "very meaningful evening staple" .
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
I tell him only if he brings his staple gun, and he laughs, but says he will—score!
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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