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

Some contracts do indeed provide compensation in the event they get stuck due to a conflict, particularly for perishable cargoes.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 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

The flight disruptions are also upending essential cargo such as pharmaceutical products and perishable goods, as well as aircraft parts that Venezuelan carriers need to maintain their fleets, said Cerdá.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Perhaps the space under it had originally been a store for perishable foodstuffs, but at least once before it had also been used as a hiding place.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke