shelved

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Treason indictments against Robert E. Lee and other high-ranking Confederates were drawn up, then quietly shelved.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

An ambitious blueprint for far-reaching economic overhauls was quietly shelved this spring because coalition leaders couldn’t agree on the measures, according to a senior official.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The Metropolitan Police said he had been referred to Prevent - a key part of the UK's counter-terrorism strategy - in 2020 but the case was shelved later the same year.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In 2019, HBO Max ordered a pilot for a prequel series, but the show was ultimately shelved.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Meanwhile, Dr. Zinchenko had commandeered a hover ladder and sailed up to the spot where the missing book should’ve been shelved.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein