shelve

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In its letter to Spiegel, Irenic calls for Snap to potentially cut staff, shelve certain projects, and capitalize on the “AI opportunity” among other proposals.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Two years after a newborn baby was found abandoned on a freezing winter's night, London police look set to shelve their investigation despite having discovered that she is the sibling of two other foundlings.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

A cancer diagnosis forced me to shelve the idea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Labor and business leaders told the council members that the city has a long track record of developing plans for upgrading the Convention Center, only to shelve them once it’s time for a decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

Even the most optimistic staff began to cancel meetings, abandon research projects, and shelve any new ideas.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French