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Shelby

American  
[shel-bee] / ˈʃɛl bi /

noun

  1. a city in S North Carolina.


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In addition to Kenton and Campbell counties, Litafik said he’ll be watching Lewis County, where Massie lives, and Boone and Shelby Counties as key parts of the district.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Shelby County also impeded votes that were cast from translating into meaningful political power, especially at the local level.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

It wasn’t until two years later that Coe would snag a record deal with Shelby Singleton’s SSS International and Plantation Records and release “Penitentiary Blues.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Shelby Holliday explains how military equipment could play a role in stopping vessels from visiting Iran’s ports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Shelby is more about talking than listening, which is usually fine, but lately I haven’t been a good listener.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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