staple

Example Sentences

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Earlier mills were better suited for wheat than corn, which was a staple in Pennsylvania and other mid-Atlantic colonies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A longtime staple in men’s luxury streetwear, this month Fear of God debuts its first womenswear line for Collection Nine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"You've been a staple every morning for us in relation to the weather, with your professionalism, your warmth, and that sunny disposition you have," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Apple transformed the music market with the iPod and iTunes, made the smartphone a mass-market staple with the iPhone, and took tablets mainstream with the iPad.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

So Mr. Odom showed us how to staple chicken wire to wood and how to screw on hinges for a door, and before long, we had a trap perfect for catching a dog.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor