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staple

[stey-puhl] / ˈsteɪ pəl /


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A $100 ticket comes with unlimited snacks, including fried chicken, a staple of Korean soccer viewing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Trump said these would include Lee Greenwood, the singer of "God Bless the USA," a staple of his political rallies.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

The bands’ food staple is the sago palm tree, whose core yields a starchy pith when the palm reaches maturity.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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