shelf

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But at a Dick’s in Huntington Beach, Calif., in March, no one had heard of a Shibumi and it took a while to find a few gathering dust on a shelf in the back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Once you’re in the store, make sure you’re checking prices at the top and the bottom of the shelf before grabbing what you need.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

On the shelf, also waiting for the royal arrival, there were gnomes of Sir David, Alan and King Charles.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A former podcaster, Patel understands the modern media environment well enough to know that outrage has a short shelf life.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Another tin plate was slammed onto the shelf.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom