1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Austin City Council on Thursday indefinitely postponed a controversial proposal that would have loosened long-standing city regulations governing billboard placement, shelving — at least for now — a measure that had reignited one of City Hall’s most durable land-use battles.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Make sure to remove all items from your fridge, including food, shelving, and bins.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
In one of the common areas, a shelving unit was completely empty except for an anime figurine.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Ryo is composed of long horizontal shelves supported by adjustable triangular elements made by folding a single sheet of aluminum, together creating open, multifunctional shelving systems.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Austin City Council on Thursday indefinitely postponed a controversial proposal that would have loosened long-standing city regulations governing billboard placement, shelving — at least for now — a measure that had reignited one of City Hall’s most durable land-use battles.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Make sure to remove all items from your fridge, including food, shelving, and bins.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
In one of the common areas, a shelving unit was completely empty except for an anime figurine.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shelving
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelving. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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