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
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