staple
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While beef burgers are a Memorial Day cookout staple for many, there are more affordable options such as hot dogs, turkey burgers and chicken.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Director Jon Favreau’s film, which he wrote with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, features a grindingly simple plot that provides the weakest possible pretext to staple together a series of uninspired monster and droid fights.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
A staple of his stump speech is an impersonation of the president.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Athletes have been a staple of “DWTS” since the show began in 2005, with several sports stars emerging as champions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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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