perishable
Example Sentences
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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
At Netflix’s headquarters, employees were encouraged to take home some leftover perishable inventory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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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