perishables
Example Sentences
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Higher diesel prices were already pressuring prices for groceries — especially perishables that are trucked to stores, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The property needs “immediate attention,” according to the filing, as it includes perishables that would deteriorate or lose value without attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The conflict has driven up farming and transportation expenses, especially for perishables that require greater energy inputs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
For several weeks, a supermarket owner in Goma hasn’t been able to restock the cold-storage section, where he normally keeps perishables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Cans of goods on the shelf wrere sparse, bur the sacks, trays, and cartons of perishables and semiperishables were plentiful.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
