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Recent Examples of hard-shell
The new hard-shell racing seats have a similarly sinister, retro-modern extraterrestrial influence.
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Brett Berk, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
Department of Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem was still scrounging her cosplay closet for a hard-shell Rolex when someone safely turned the turtles over.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Wipes are perfect for smooth, non-porous surfaces like polycarbonate, polypropylene, or ABS plastic, which is what most hard-shell suitcases are made of.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Which hard-shell luggage is best? Hard-shell luggage provides a durable space for your items during travel.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Brett Berk, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
Department of Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem was still scrounging her cosplay closet for a hard-shell Rolex when someone safely turned the turtles over.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Wipes are perfect for smooth, non-porous surfaces like polycarbonate, polypropylene, or ABS plastic, which is what most hard-shell suitcases are made of.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Which hard-shell luggage is best? Hard-shell luggage provides a durable space for your items during travel.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
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There have been daily protests outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland as progressives rally against the administration’s hard-line policies.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Since it was formed in 1987, Hamas has tethered itself to a hard-line Islamist ideology that does not allow fundamental compromises on issues such as recognition of Israel and the development of Palestine as a secular state.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
5 Oct. 2025
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The project Mtmarfga is the result of long conversations with Mulaha and uses her as a representation of what many Sahrawis in the diaspora endure, reflecting on their persistent invisibility in the media and collective imagination.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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Humanoid designs often face persistent challenges with walking stability, arm dexterity, and battery consumption, problems that are both software- and hardware-related.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the movie is a sweet star showcase that belongs unequivocally to the incandescent Maura, whose earthy naturalness, sly humor and tenacious spirit feed a direct link back to her Almodóvarian glory days.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The United States midfielder’s playing style — tenacious, physical — can only stir hostility.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Marc Skinner’s side will face far sterner challenges.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, getting first-team reps has come with a stern warning.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Having a very rigid mindset is not helpful’ Banna confirms that Swift’s approach to eating in 2010 aligns with intuitive eating.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Loewe In the Loewe show, new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez displayed many versions of a rigid kitten-heel pump with a high vamp that made the style verge into bootie territory.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And yet, flipping through Erdem’s new book with him in his showroom — a celebration of 20 years in business — I was struck by how steadfast his vision remains.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, the qualities that have driven the company this far, resilience, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to people and partners, will continue to be at the heart of its efforts going forward.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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This relentless barrage of interruptions and switching between thoughts and technology platforms is leaving us utterly exhausted, says Paul Leonardi, department chair and Duca Family Professor of Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Norris portrays the cunning and relentless Chief Dennison, with Tripp as Liz Bradley, a border patrol agent with a true-north moral compass, in her first major film role.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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In September, a New York judge dismissed two murder charges related to acts of terrorism, including the most severe charge, first-degree murder.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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