shelf

Example Sentences

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"These will not have impact on the price of the good on the shelf," the official insisted.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

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

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

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan