staples

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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

For example, the healthcare, consumer staples, utilities and financial sectors gained ground Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Breadnut and its cousin, breadfruit, were transplanted from the Pacific to the Caribbean to become food staples for enslaved populations there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It would be tempting to go all in on a smorgasbord of '90s and early '00s bold prints and baggy jerseys, or late '80s designs that have reappeared as lifestyle staples.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Yeah. I went to the mall today to get some staples and the place was packed.”

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King