shelf

Example Sentences

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“We need more ASAP, what more do you have on the shelf, what can you get to me?,” the official asked Pinl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Turns out that Pynchon’s perennially Nobel-touted shelf offers a book for each book club category featured in this year’s L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

The brand warned that "the theft may lead to a shortage of KitKats appearing on shelf", acknowledging that "consumers, unfortunately, may struggle to find their favourite chocolates ahead of Easter".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Father stood up and took the big brass-hinged Bible from its shelf as Toos and Hans rapped on the door and came in.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom