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

That led to a fundraising campaign raising money for charity - but with a shorter shelf life, the Orkney banana glut required a swifter solution.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

I could not stand even long enough to get my food from the shelf in the door, and after an hour or so the plate was taken away untouched.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom