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shelving

[shel-ving] / ˈʃɛl vɪŋ /


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The front hallway leads to a family room, where intricate built-in shelving surrounds a grand fireplace—one of four in the home.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

They were found stuck to the under side of a shelving unit in his cell.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

As an added treat, the third and topmost floor of shelving contains a variety of art books donated by actor and avid art collector Steve Martin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

In January, Spanish prosecutors said their shelving of the case did not prevent the women from filing their complaint in other jurisdictions.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

After a moment, he took the nonfiction to another bookcase and began shelving it.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler


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