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staple

[stey-puhl] / ˈsteɪ pəl /


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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

Today, pretzels — soft, hard, savory and sweet — remain a staple snack nationwide and for various occasions.

From Salon • 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

In the 1930s, Freon made the domestic refrigerator a staple of the American middle-class kitchen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It was my staple thank-you, get well soon, any holiday, and most often goodbye card and could be modified to almost any animal.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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