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staple

[stey-puhl] / ˈsteɪ pəl /


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A “super El Nino” is expected to bring wet conditions to the Americas, potentially preventing major crop issues for staple foods in 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

You can even use pre-peeled garlic, a staple at many restaurants, to cut down on extra prep time.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

The Scottish Labour leader also claimed his party would arrange an emergency summit of supermarkets to bring down prices of staple items.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A year later, “Balloon Chain” debuted at Coachella 2010 and has been a staple of the festival every year, except during COVID-19 closures in 2020 and 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Photographs of Sammy Davis, Jr., and his white wife walking hand in hand along a beach or kissing in public or dancing at a nightclub were a staple.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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