perishables
Example Sentences
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The conflict has driven up farming and transportation expenses, especially for perishables that require greater energy inputs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Take a moment to dispatch the easy wins: anything that belongs in the fridge, freezer or pantry goes back to its place, focusing especially on perishables that need to get back to their homes.
From Salon ● May 5, 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
Meanwhile, 59% of Walmart’s sales were tagged as grocery, and 71% of BJ’s sales were listed as perishables, groceries and sundries.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2025
On the day of my move to the Hopkins Park Plaza, I wake up savoring the thought of the perishables I’m going to stock my refrigerator with: mayonnaise, mustard, chicken breasts.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
