perishable

Example Sentences

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Both require skills and training that are perishable, and staffing needs that follow a large and predictable pattern of fluctuating demand by hour of the day, and the day of the week.

From Seattle Times

Since Sunday’s closure of Torkham, more than 6,000 trucks with goods, including vegetables, fruit and other perishable food items, have been stuck on the Pakistani side of the border.

From Seattle Times

There was also no refrigeration equipment or freezers, so the only perishable items available were onions, potatoes, bread and margarine.

From Salon

A small number of more perishable products will still have best before dates.

From BBC

A helpful tip from Chavez is to not leave perishable foods, like chicken wings, dips and meat-filled appetizers, outside for more than four hours.

From Salon