shelf life

Example Sentences

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"I suspect the cheapest rates have a shelf life of three or four days at the moment."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Still, that distinction may have a shorter shelf life than executives are letting on.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

He said he expects other food items with longer shelf life, such as rice and cornmeal, to follow suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Preservatives are commonly added to processed foods and beverages to extend shelf life.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

There are cheeses with a longer shelf life.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris