shelf life

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But in tech, even memorable marketing slogans have a shelf life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The traditional variety Balangar has a very short shelf life, sometimes as little as a three or four days, which limits the farmer's selling options.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The findings could help improve cold-chain transportation for tropical fruits while reducing waste and extending shelf life.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

A former podcaster, Patel understands the modern media environment well enough to know that outrage has a short shelf life.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

It hadn’t occurred to me that I could suddenly blink into nothingness like a crashed computer with not even two years used up on my shelf life.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson