staples
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She added that she is noticing "people are willing to spend a little bit more" on wardrobe staples and items that "wash well and are made of cotton, not acrylic or polyester".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Such costs can be passed down to consumers through steeper prices for food and other staples, pushing up the overall cost of living.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The stores, run by external operators but overseen by the city, would offer a core basket of staples at a 30% discount to market rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Mamdani’s plan would offer a core basket of staples at a 30% discount to market rates, with operators receiving free rent and subsidies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Rowan tried to be more practical, picking out staples like eggs, flour, and various proteins and side dishes to go with them.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
