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Recent Examples of hard-shell
The campaign provides a chance to dip cones for $1 charge in hard-shell coating flavors, such as chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Keep scrolling to find out why our tester voted this the top hard-shell suitcase on the market.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Keep scrolling to find out why our tester voted this the top hard-shell suitcase on the market.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
Adjective
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But now the city’s hard-line authorities are making the law even more repressive for anyone caught in its net.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
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The war has left Iranians under the boot of a regime that is bolder, more hard-line, and more repressive than before.—
Holly Dagres,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, securing funding for marine conservation remains a persistent challenge.—
Ana K. Spalding,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Class 1 and Class 2 drones have emerged as some of the most persistent threats on contemporary battlefields.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The Patriots had held possession in the overtime period since the initial draw control, but the tenacious Notre Dame Academy defense was plugging gaps exceptionally well.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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As the mission suggests, this new press is nothing if not tenacious.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Fold-down stern platforms create more than 50 square feet of additional usable space at anchor.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The photo shows both the bow and the stern sections under construction.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Boxy, Straight-Lined Furniture Sharp angles and rigid silhouettes once defined contemporary interiors, but designers are increasingly embracing softer forms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Accessories made of rigid leather can provide a nice contrast to the dress's sheerness.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Sacramento Councilmember Karina Talamantes, whose district is directly adjacent to the project, has remained steadfast in her opposition to the development, urging the county to further delay the vote until a new supervisor is elected to replace Phil Serna, who is championing the project.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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While fashion cycles continue to accelerate—microtrends anchoring and evaporating in the span of a season—the twins have remained steadfast in their aesthetic convictions, causing the masses to forage and collect the few visuals of them doing just so.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Season 3 of Cross is in production and creator and showrunner Ben Watkins revealed that the next chapter of the Prime Video drama will explore addiction through the lens of Alex Cross’ relentless pursuit of justice.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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But what raw-milk consumers often don’t realize is that many dairy farmers are in a relentless battle to produce clean milk.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Relaxed scientific protocols and standards within the Department of Health and Human Services have led to an increase in clinics offering experimental stem cell treatments to parents of children with severe autism.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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The war, following years of sanctions, has led to a severe cost of living crisis in Iran.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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