: a date printed on food packages showing the last day on which the food can be sold
—sometimes used figuratively
a theory that has passed its sell-by date [=an outdated theory]
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The affected salads were assembled between Nov. 5 and 8 with sell-by dates of Nov. 7 through 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2024
The expansion of the Champions League, World Cup and Club World Cup mean there is more live football to come and in England the 3pm TV blackout — which is already starting to allow in chinks of light — will surely pass its sell-by date in the near future.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The product's sell-by dates are between July 29 and Oct. 17.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Aug. 2024
The 'For Israel' come hell or high water stance may be well past its sell-by date.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2024
The expansion of the Champions League, World Cup and Club World Cup mean there is more live football to come and in England the 3pm TV blackout — which is already starting to allow in chinks of light — will surely pass its sell-by date in the near future.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The product's sell-by dates are between July 29 and Oct. 17.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Aug. 2024
The 'For Israel' come hell or high water stance may be well past its sell-by date.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Sell-by date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sell-by%20date. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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