How to Use hard-shell in a Sentence

hard-shell

adjective
  • Each pair includes a hard-shell travel case and a scratch-proof bag.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2024
  • About two inches long, with a set of wings like a bee but with the hard-shell body of a beetle.
    Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
  • Keep scrolling to find out why our tester voted this the top hard-shell suitcase on the market.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Find discounts on dozens of hard-shell suitcases and soft-sided bags.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
  • You are locked in position by hard-shell Tillett race seats with four-point harness belts.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
  • His hard-shell kayak was found the following morning about 7½ miles downstream.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • All of its hard-shell suitcases, accessories, and small travel bags are marked down.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Included in its sale are hard-shell suitcases, soft-sided bags, sleek totes, and more.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Find discounts on hard-shell suitcases, soft-sided bags, and packing cubes.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
  • On the market are hot pink weekender bags, hot pink hard-shell rollers, and hot pink cosmetic cases, just to name a few.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2023
  • On the market are hot pink weekender bags, hot pink hard-shell rollers, and hot pink cosmetic cases, just to name a few.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2023
  • Littlenecks are the smallest of the hard-shell clams and are known for their sweet flavor and tenderness.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • What to Consider The hard-shell models are prone to scuffing.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2023
  • For the most part, hard-shell kayaks track and maneuver better than inflatables.
    Doug Newcomb and Joe Jackson, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2023
  • The hard-shell design is durable and keeps my essentials protected inside.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Bagsmart also designs hard-shell luggage.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Dubai chocolate bars are known for their hard-shell chocolate exterior and nutty green center.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Even so, in recent years, hard-shell luggage has seemingly been the travel companion of choice.
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 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, 23 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • The cart seats four, thanks to the inclusion of a rear bench, and the hard-shell roof extends over the back to keep all passengers dry and shaded.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
  • The hard-shell pods have no foundations, all waste is shipped out, the water is heated by solar arrays, and soaps are biodegradable.
    Annabel Illingworth, TIME, 25 July 2024
  • Mexican food in Anaheim back then was Cal-Mex combo plates and fast-food hard-shell tacos.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
  • The bags boast many of the beloved features of the hard-shell bags—like the wheels and handle—as well as some new ones, like two no-show exterior pockets.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 June 2024
  • The sleek yet rugged hard-shell exterior survived drops and bat hits, sustaining only minor scuffs.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • Research luggage size requirements for your airline and invest in a durable hard-shell suitcase that puts function over style.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Other dishes in the works include rich shrimp-and-vegetable soups ($19) and hard-shell fish tacos with chipotle salsas.
    Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Travelers are allowed to fly with firearms, but the weapon has to be checked (not carried on) in a hard-shell container that is secure and not easy to open.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Beast comes with a hard-shell zip-up case that securely holds the glasses and USB cable.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The outside of this hard-shell carry-on is sleek yet durable, with only minor scratches on it despite having countless flights under its belt.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2025

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