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perishable

[per-i-shuh-buhl] / ˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl /


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Higher fuel prices have increased the cost of transporting and refrigerating perishable foods.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

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

Jaime suggested to his sister that she either donate, trade, or sell any perishable items, but Blanca refused to share her treasures.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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