staple
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Ramón is a staple at Fringe, having won several awards for previous shows.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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
While it remains a staple in kitchens around the world, consuming too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and even faster cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas, to curries and stews.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
They include, notably, sorghum and pearl millet, which became the staple cereals of much of sub-Saharan Africa.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing staple
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