How to Use go stale in a Sentence
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The main drawback is texture, as frozen bread may go stale faster or lose some freshness.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Otherwise, the flour could go stale in a few months or become infested by bugs in the pantry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026
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Cheerios and arrowroot biscuits go stale fast if not properly stored.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
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The Cost Of Drift And Delay Like food, data can go stale.
—Abhesh Kumar, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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But while pains de garde can be eaten all week long, baguettes go stale quickly, leading to significant waste in French households.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Credentials and screening status can go stale fast in regulated industries, yet most organizations only check at hire.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
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