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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Often, these programs have assisted store owners with a mix of expertise, funding and logistics, such as new shelving and refrigeration.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
On April 6, CMS punted, shelving the risk-score recalibration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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
"No-one likes uncertainty," said Push Sharma, founder of Singapore-based wellness brand Haldy, which had spent years preparing to enter the American market before abruptly shelving its plans last year.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
She blocked the door open with her foot and pointed along one wall to a long section of shelving with three or four hundred books.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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