shelving
Americannoun
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material for making shelves
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a set of shelves; shelves collectively
Etymology
Origin of shelving
Example Sentences
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New Jersey Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema is a sponsor of the state’s proposed surveillance pricing ban that also places a moratorium on electronic shelving labels.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
As part of the company’s initiative to grow revenue and stay abreast of competition, the Wall Street Journal reported last month that OpenAI is shelving “side quests” to focus on core enterprise and productivity tools.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Subsequently, the release of a video of a separate dispute in 2023 led to the shelving of Season 22 of ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” which featured Paul as its heroine.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Washington and Tehran have a history of making negotiations happen in the face of seemingly incompatible demands by quietly shelving some of the most contentious points.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Then I went back to the books in the living room, but Kevin had almost finished shelving them.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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