shelf

Example Sentences

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“It can be hard to adjust a refrigerator shelf in a beautiful, natural way,” said Long.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"These will not have impact on the price of the good on the shelf," the official insisted.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The ship traveled from the Azores to the European continental shelf, where she collected water samples at 12 different locations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

"I suspect the cheapest rates have a shelf life of three or four days at the moment."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The ball caps sit colorfully on their shelf.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila