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perishable

[per-i-shuh-buhl] / ˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl /


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April’s producer price index, for example, showed that perishable food prices were already bearing the brunt of higher transportation costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Last year, it began making same-day deliveries of perishable goods — a service it plans to expand this year, escalating the threat to delivery apps and other retailers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Fox also confirmed that perishable food due to be used at the Boxing Day Test will be donated to a local charity.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Artefacts made of more perishable materials—such as wood, bamboo or leather—survive only under unique conditions.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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