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shelf

[shelf] / ʃɛlf /


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As I slid “The Last Chairlift” onto the shelf with the others, I remembered that many years ago a dear friend of mine had studied with John Irving at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.

From Los Angeles Times

Often produced for taste and shelf life, ultraprocessed foods have drawn growing scrutiny from health officials and researchers due to their high amounts of refined ingredients and artificial additives.

From Barron's

This has led to more frequent clashes with Greece and Cyprus over exclusive economic zones and continental shelf boundaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

He temporarily filled in the gaps on his shelves with empty boxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is part of a strategy Boone hopes will earn Biscoff a place beside the biggest brands on supermarket shelves worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal