shelf life
Example Sentences
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One problem is that helium, particularly in the supercooled liquid form used for transport, has an effective shelf life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
"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
In a related editorial, US researchers note that preservatives do offer clear benefits, including longer shelf life and lower food costs, which can be especially important for lower income populations.
From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026
Some had cases of “survival crackers”—bulgur wheat blocks with an estimated shelf life of three thousand years.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
