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perishable

[per-i-shuh-buhl] / ˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl /


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Refrigerated groceries and other perishable goods typically feel the squeeze faster than other products, as their deliveries can’t be delayed for long.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Watch for the spikes in produce, meat and other perishable foods that have to be harvested and hauled on diesel-powered farm equipment and shipped on diesel-powered trucks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

And they need to offer at least one perishable variety in three of the four.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

Wholesale perishable food prices—particularly produce and diary—also posted sharp gains, signaling the impact of higher transportation costs.

From Barron's ● May 13, 2026

My grandmother with her charm, gaudy and perishable as dime-store jewelry—whoever had a more exasperating child to contend with?

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson


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