staples

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There are apps to order food, basic staples, even prescription medications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Paired with a signature lace trim, Mendoza’s one-of-a-kind pieces are coquette staples that balance cultural pride and individuality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Sectors such as healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples, including Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper, saw a boost as traders looked for stability.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Modi’s coverage universe includes staples stocks like Clorox and Coca-Cola.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

For example, the Mediterranean crops that became Egypt’s staples require winter rains and seasonal variation in day length for their germination.

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