shelves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The signing line was down to the last few people, while the checkout area held only a few customers finishing their purchases, and bookstore people talking about getting the shelves back in order.
From Literature
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As I walked between the shelves, it was easy to imagine I was back in the palatial Academy library with its levels upon levels of books.
From Literature
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In addition, much of that iron appears to come from a different form of meltwater than the kind produced directly by melting ice shelves.
From Science Daily
Retailers are adjusting the products on their shelves at the same time that food manufacturers are rethinking their ingredients.
From BBC
Records line most of the walls and shelves, drinks are served on vinyl-shaped coasters and tables and light fixtures are designed to the theme.
From Los Angeles Times
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