hard-shell
adjective
variants
or hard-shelled
: fundamental sense 2b, fundamentalist
a hard-shell preacher
hard-shell Baptists
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The search for Anderson grew out of a grim discovery on April 16, 2022, when a man foraging for mushrooms in the woods in southern Indiana happened upon a brightly colored hard-shell suitcase.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Among its classics are quesadillas, enchiladas, tostadas, soft and hard-shell tacos and, of course, the traditional burritos, which can be ordered with Sonoran-style fillings, including red and green chili, roast chicken, machaca, roast beef and vegan protein.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
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This soft-sided suitcase can be squeezed into tighter spaces than its hard-shell counterparts.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The body of her son, Cairo Jordan, was discovered on April 16, 2022, in a heavily wooded area of eastern Washington County, when a man hunting for mushrooms stumbled upon a hard-shell suitcase with a body inside of it, authorities said.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
Shown in blue Travelpro: Travelpro is offering up to 20 percent off of hard-shell suitcases through Presidents' Day.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2024
Most of the time, Sudeikis orders the daily special, which includes a Sancho, a nacho, a hard-shell taco and a medium drink for $10.99.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
The hard-shell suitcases are made with a strong polycarbonate (plastic) that will hold up to the wear and tear of transit.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Like its carry-on counterpart, its expandable zipper guarantees extra packing space (up to 1.75 inches' worth) and the 29-inch suitcase's hard-shell exterior will endure any drops, scrapes, and spills from the baggage carousel.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Among its classics are quesadillas, enchiladas, tostadas, soft and hard-shell tacos and, of course, the traditional burritos, which can be ordered with Sonoran-style fillings, including red and green chili, roast chicken, machaca, roast beef and vegan protein.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
Yes Best Soft-Sided Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-on $315 View On Bloomingdales $740 View On Macy's $333
Pros
This soft-sided suitcase can be squeezed into tighter spaces than its hard-shell counterparts.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The body of her son, Cairo Jordan, was discovered on April 16, 2022, in a heavily wooded area of eastern Washington County, when a man hunting for mushrooms stumbled upon a hard-shell suitcase with a body inside of it, authorities said.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
Shown in blue Travelpro: Travelpro is offering up to 20 percent off of hard-shell suitcases through Presidents' Day.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2024
Most of the time, Sudeikis orders the daily special, which includes a Sancho, a nacho, a hard-shell taco and a medium drink for $10.99.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
The hard-shell suitcases are made with a strong polycarbonate (plastic) that will hold up to the wear and tear of transit.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Like its carry-on counterpart, its expandable zipper guarantees extra packing space (up to 1.75 inches' worth) and the 29-inch suitcase's hard-shell exterior will endure any drops, scrapes, and spills from the baggage carousel.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-shell. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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