perishable
Example Sentences
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April’s producer price index, for example, showed that perishable food prices were already bearing the brunt of higher transportation costs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Higher fuel prices have increased the cost of transporting and refrigerating perishable foods.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
I gather my cleaning supplies in advance and fill a cooler with ice to hold anything perishable while I work through the fridge and freezer.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
For Ruiz, the Spanish admiral, the exercise’s greatest achievement is refreshing the perishable skill of coordinating resources from so many countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
Its function was to produce ice, store the perishable goods of exhibitors and restaurants, and operate an ice rink for visitors wishing to experience the novelty of skating in July.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing perishable
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 10
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -able, -ible
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The Dead and the Gone
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