staple
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He notes that “complaints about the evils of consumerism have long been a staple among intellectuals, but I see evil only in its excesses.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The comedy double act, made up of Paul and his late brother Barry, were a staple in British homes with their TV show ChuckleVision.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Kitchen sponges are a staple in most homes, but they may also be an overlooked source of microplastic pollution.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Whoopi Goldberg, another one of the talk show’s staple personalities, will also be coming in on Fridays, which is her usual day off.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
So does too much rice, the one-time staple that in the postfamine era has become a food for the rich in North Korea.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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