hard-shell
adjective
variants
or hard-shelled
: fundamental sense 2b, fundamentalist
a hard-shell preacher
hard-shell Baptists
Examples of hard-shell in a Sentence
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My go-to is the Monos Carry-On Plus, a 7.8-pound hard-shell suitcase sized to fit in overhead bins.
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Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
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.
—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
Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
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.
—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
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-shell. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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