as in postponed
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelved
Yet, remakes of local smash hits are often worth exploring for risk-averse producers, even if the vast majority end up being shelved.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
As Bramhall became heavily involved with Antone’s Records in Austin, the Dallas album was shelved for contractual reasons.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The plan to stop recommending mRNA Covid shots has been shelved only for the time being, according to the people familiar, and could be still revived at some point in the coming months.
—Adam Cancryn, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
After Dobbins was shelved before Week 11, the Broncos still had seven more regular-season games on the fight card and two more postseason tussles — and would’ve been three if Nix had been healthy.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Residents who testified before the committee in February urged its members to eliminate the provision because the high cost of the tax deduction caused a similar proposal last year to be shelved.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The bill ultimately was held in committee, meaning it has effectively been shelved for the session.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
But the international bickering ended up being moot in the end, with the deal effectively shelved after Panama’s high court ruling voided Hutchison’s government contract.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Last season, Mays lost a training camp battle at center to Austin Corbett, but took over in Week 3 after a knee injury shelved Corbett.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
As Bramhall became heavily involved with Antone’s Records in Austin, the Dallas album was shelved for contractual reasons.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The plan to stop recommending mRNA Covid shots has been shelved only for the time being, according to the people familiar, and could be still revived at some point in the coming months.
—Adam Cancryn, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
After Dobbins was shelved before Week 11, the Broncos still had seven more regular-season games on the fight card and two more postseason tussles — and would’ve been three if Nix had been healthy.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Residents who testified before the committee in February urged its members to eliminate the provision because the high cost of the tax deduction caused a similar proposal last year to be shelved.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The bill ultimately was held in committee, meaning it has effectively been shelved for the session.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
But the international bickering ended up being moot in the end, with the deal effectively shelved after Panama’s high court ruling voided Hutchison’s government contract.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Last season, Mays lost a training camp battle at center to Austin Corbett, but took over in Week 3 after a knee injury shelved Corbett.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelved
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Adrienne Spohr spoke in court Monday afternoon before Scott was formally sentenced, a hearing that was postponed several months until after Serafini was sentenced last month to life in prison without parole.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Washington, the House and Senate postponed votes because of difficulty traveling during inclement weather, and federal agencies told workers to go home early.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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The disruptions were most severe at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, with more than 200 flights canceled and more than 500 delayed, including departures and arrivals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Most airline mobile apps will immediately notify you when your trip is delayed, but flight tracking can help savvy travelers anticipate delays before the departure board officially turns red.—
Graham Rapier,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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In January, El Portal’s planning and zoning committee deferred a vote on the school proposal, asking the developer to first host a series of public meetings with residents.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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But there have also been recent moments when Eklund has deferred a bit too often, opting for an extra pass when a shot on net would have been the better option.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Shelved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelved. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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