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Recent Examples of hard-shell
This durable hard-shell jacket—now available in a new Pink Glo colorway—handles everything the weather throws, from waist-deep blower to spring sleet.
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Outside, 13 Nov. 2025
From bright, bold hard-shell spinners to the humble duffel bag, carry-on luggage comes in seemingly endless varieties.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Some hard-shell cases use layers of cardboard while others use specific water-resistant materials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Bagsmart also designs hard-shell luggage.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2025
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Outside, 13 Nov. 2025
From bright, bold hard-shell spinners to the humble duffel bag, carry-on luggage comes in seemingly endless varieties.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Some hard-shell cases use layers of cardboard while others use specific water-resistant materials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Bagsmart also designs hard-shell luggage.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
Adjective
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Candidates including a political dynasty heiress and a comedian are proposing hard-line security measures including mega-prisons and death penalty reinstatement to address voter concerns.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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On immigration, he is said to hew to Orbán’s hard-line views.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the monarchy’s most persistent strains, however, still appear difficult to contain.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Almost all of those were police and fire personnel, at a time of persistent vacancies in both departments.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The tenacious Macklin Celebrini, who has powered the Sharks with a jaw-dropping proportion of their offense all season, scored two goals and earned the primary assist on two more in the stunning 4-3 comeback.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-7-inch, 170-pound Cooper was known for his tenacious defense, usually drawing the opponent’s toughest scorer.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cast is a murderers row of British actors, and the twisting plot of the novel is full of introspection and doubt, which makes for a tight 127 minutes of shocking revelations told through stern and troubled looks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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This led to a stern, unanimous California Supreme Court ruling in 2020 barring the practice.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Savannah, Georgia, is one of those rare cities that feels made for couples who want to wander without a rigid plan.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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With the right attachments, my rigid Outsize is pretty good at reaching into corners.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For 19 years, its dedicated staff and steadfast supporters have provided vital care to over 100,000 young people across southern Africa, including young people living with HIV/AIDS and those facing mental health challenges.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The league is steadfast about its accuracy.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The laughs come fast and furious, too, on a relentless rhythm with an astonishing hit rate.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The latest development in this relentless campaign is the Defense Department’s withdrawal of senior military leaders from academic programs at leading American universities.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, her injuries were severe.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Citing leaky roofs, mold, subpar living conditions for firefighters working 24-hour shifts, and plumbing failures so severe that portable bathrooms were required to remain operational, Higgins said improvements are urgently needed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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