shelf
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Freshwater from melting glaciers in East Greenland's spectacular fjords and its coastal shelf contribute to two major Arctic currents.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Environment and Climate Change Canada is monitoring the ice island's movement, as it has done following previous Arctic ice shelf calving events, while evaluating potential risks to vessels and offshore infrastructure.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Another was 2015 space adventure “The Martian,” which Scott says had been sitting on a shelf for two years before it was sent to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Fridge technology isn't something the average consumer will notice, but new products on the shelf are a different story.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
She opened the refrigerator, a gallery of fruits and vegetables and cheeses and yogurts, with a whole shelf full of drinks.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Their work is part of a broader effort to better understand the processes responsible for the calving and retreat of Arctic ice shelves.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Instead, the footwear maker cut back on certain discounts, pulled some products from shelves and tapered the availability of others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
In a statement on Friday, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States suggested "Canadian provinces' continued refusal to return US spirits products to store shelves has led to this outcome".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Supermarket shelves stacked with products blackened from the fire were stacked up beneath a cratered ceiling and behind blown-out windows.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Now the shelves were full, and people had come to help distribute things.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
