How to Use shelf life in a Sentence

shelf life

noun
Definition of shelf lifenext
  • The vaccines come in a vial and have a short shelf life.
    — Fox News, 6 June 2022
  • But the shelf life of carpet is part of the appeal for some.
    — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022
  • But as luck would have it, prune juice has a great shelf life.
    — Shaina Loew-Banayan, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2022
  • These are the kinds of pieces that don’t have a short shelf life, either.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2021
  • The shelf life for most rapid antigen tests ranges from a few months to a year.
    — Jaimie Ding, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022
  • The Magic Sleek spec sheet says the paper has a two-year shelf life.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
  • The average shelf life of a cologne is three to five years.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The result is a one-of-a-kind, handmade piece with a shelf life of up to 100 years.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
  • To extend their shelf life, store these items in a cool, dry spot.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The nuts are a good source of protein and energy and have a long shelf life.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Which means the product has a long shelf life and could still be in homes around the country.
    — Andy Meek, BGR, 25 Feb. 2022
  • The long shelf life means customers might still have the frozen spinach in their freezers.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 20 Jan. 2022
  • So, the bragging rights earned Wednesday could have a long shelf life.
    — The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2023
  • What is the shelf life of CBD oil treats for dogs with anxiety?
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Don't forget to store those hazelnuts in the fridge to extend their shelf life.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The shelf life of the following at-home tests have been extended by the FDA.
    — Brooks Sutherland, The Enquirer, 25 July 2022
  • To prolong its shelf life, store your nail polish in a cool, dark place.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The problem: The nostalgist in me always wants to hold on to them for longer than their shelf life.
    — Kyle Beechey, Bon Appétit, 29 June 2022
  • Don't forget to store those hazelnuts in the fridge to extend their shelf life.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
  • Lip Gloss: 1 Year As far as lip products go, gloss has the shortest shelf life.
    — Katherine Bernard, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Flour with the bran and the germ in them, such as whole-wheat flour, tend to have a shorter shelf life due to their high-fat content.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 20 July 2023
  • Lettuce’s shelf life appeared to be too much for Liz Truss.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Pantry make a great gift thanks to their ridiculously long shelf life.
    — oregonlive, 16 Nov. 2021
  • The Nielsens weren’t aware that Chrome OS devices have a limited shelf life.
    — Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 6 Mar. 2022
  • For the first time in his 35-year history, Chucky is learning that even dolls have a shelf life.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Check your cupboards as these products have a long shelf life.
    — Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
  • These needs can also increase costs and lead to waste due to shorter shelf life.
    — Pat Bass, Md, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Yes, your sequins’ shelf life can (and should) extend way past New Years Eve!
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Removing water from milk to make cheese results in a harder, firmer product with a longer shelf life, since milk is very perishable and spoils quickly.
    — John A. Lucey, The Conversation, 24 July 2024
  • Often, a little sweetener, oil, and/or preservatives are added to boost flavor and to increase shelf life.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024

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