shelf

Example Sentences

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While near-term volumes have been soft, he believes promotional deals and continued shelf gains could help the company grow over the next one to two years.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

That led to a fundraising campaign raising money for charity - but with a shorter shelf life, the Orkney banana glut will require a swifter solution.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The ship traveled from the Azores to the European continental shelf, where she collected water samples at 12 different locations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

So I make sure she hears my coins clink into the money tin on her shelf.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan