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perishable

[per-i-shuh-buhl] / ˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl /


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And they need to offer at least one perishable variety in three of the four.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Italo Atencio, president of a national supermarkets association, said prices have dropped substantially on perishable goods such as beef, chicken and eggs because those products are sold the fastest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Last year, it began making same-day deliveries of perishable goods — a service it plans to expand this year, escalating the threat to delivery apps and other retailers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Fox also confirmed that perishable food due to be used at the Boxing Day Test will be donated to a local charity.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

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




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