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Barnstaple

American

[bahrn-stuh-puhl] / ˈbɑrn stə pəl /

noun

a town in Devon, SW England.

Barnstaple British

/ ˈbɑːnstəpəl /

noun

a town in SW England, in Devon, on the estuary of the River Taw: tourism, agriculture. Pop: 30 765 (2001)

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Traces of glyphosate appear in some popular pantry staples, including cereals and snacks that are beloved by children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Companies focused on pantry staples, where private labels have been taking share, were hurt the most with sluggish or even declining sales.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Each ingredient, from blistered tomatoes to the brined treasures of the olive bar, is layered with intention, coaxing depth from pantry staples while keeping the cooking simple and approachable.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Those include tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces imported from the US, and pantry staples like peanut butter and jam.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

Luckily, all you need is an egg and some milk, plus a small measure of pantry staples and another batch can be well on the way.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025

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