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
  • For a longer shelf life, store the gel in the freezer for up to six months.
    — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2021
  • The pharmacist first told the state the drug had a 90-day shelf life.
    — Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2021
  • 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
  • Once a vial is opened, its shelf life is about six hours.
    — Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2020
  • 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 iodine tablets from Potable Aqua have a one-year shelf life.
    — Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2020
  • Products have the same shelf life no matter the point of sale.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2020
  • 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
  • Like the pawpaw’s shelf life, the fruit’s season isn’t very long.
    — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2020
  • 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
  • No-cook foods with a long shelf life are great choices.
    — Popular Science, 18 Aug. 2020
  • The young women behind the film hope the impact will have a much longer shelf life.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2020
  • Do look for food or products with a shelf life longer than six months.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2020
  • The short shelf life means there’s not much leeway to delay sales.
    — Megan Durisin, Bloomberg.com, 22 Dec. 2020
  • 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
  • But job threats get more of our attention and have a longer shelf life.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Pasteurization can extend the shelf life of food for several days or weeks.
    — Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The shelf life of the PKK terrorist organization and its extensions has run out.
    — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

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