staple
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A staple of his stump speech is an impersonation of the president.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Claire’s, the accessories store and mall staple that has pierced the ears of more than 131 million customers over the decades, had long built its brand with a distinctive shade of bright violet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Bitter melon, or uchche in Bengali—a staple in Ma’s cooking.
From Salon • May 9, 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
I hammer the last staple down over the wire and we sit back, wiping sweat from our faces.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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