shelf

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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

The brand warned that "the theft may lead to a shortage of KitKats appearing on shelf", acknowledging that "consumers, unfortunately, may struggle to find their favourite chocolates ahead of Easter".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Now, Disney’s ABC network could lose at least $70 million with a nearly finished season of “The Bachelorette” sitting on the shelf.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

He went right to his narrow twin bed, fished out The Way to Rio Luna from under the covers, and hid it on a dusty shelf in the garage.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova