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

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

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

Artefacts made of more perishable materials—such as wood, bamboo or leather—survive only under unique conditions.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari