as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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And each was shelved without being processed for DNA.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
In the wake of community backlash, San Jose is shelving a controversial proposal to sell one of its tiny home sites to Santa Clara County for a jail diversion program.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024
Phoenix’s decision forced Haynes and his team to shelve the project indefinitely.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
The $148 million project has been shelved, freeing up funds that will help the agency sustain operations until 2028.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
In the wake of community backlash, San Jose is shelving a controversial proposal to sell one of its tiny home sites to Santa Clara County for a jail diversion program.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024
Phoenix’s decision forced Haynes and his team to shelve the project indefinitely.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
The $148 million project has been shelved, freeing up funds that will help the agency sustain operations until 2028.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Shelve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelve. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
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