shelving
Americannoun
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material for making shelves
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a set of shelves; shelves collectively
Etymology
Origin of shelving
Example Sentences
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Irenic proposed staff cuts, shelving projects, and leveraging AI; Snap’s board welcomes input, focusing on efficiency.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Washington and Tehran have a history of making negotiations happen in the face of seemingly incompatible demands by quietly shelving some of the most contentious points.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
With a roomy 18 cubic feet, it holds far more than you’d expect and stays easy to organize thanks to generous shelving and a bright LED light.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
Stringer built most of the studio’s interior himself, save for select furnishings and an Ikea shelving unit he painted cobalt blue to match the room’s colorful aesthetic.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025
The beach in the cove was white shingle, like the one behind me, but steeper, shelving suddenly to the sea.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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