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Recent Examples of hard-shell
From bright, bold hard-shell spinners to the humble duffel bag, carry-on luggage comes in seemingly endless varieties.
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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
Rimowa's hard-shell suitcases are elevated, modern, and scream luxury.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2025
The special edition was packaged not just with the game itself but also with a replica smartwatch called the Chronomark, and a hard-shell case styled like in-game equipment.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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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
Rimowa's hard-shell suitcases are elevated, modern, and scream luxury.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2025
The special edition was packaged not just with the game itself but also with a replica smartwatch called the Chronomark, and a hard-shell case styled like in-game equipment.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
Adjective
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Iranians of diverse religious faiths mark Nowruz even though the hard-line Iranian regime has at times discouraged festivities.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Iranians of diverse religious faiths mark Nowruz even though the hard-line Iranian regime has at times discouraged festivities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Angelika Warmuth | Reuters Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Getty Images/iStockphoto Between today's high (and rising) borrowing costs, elevated unemployment and persistent financial pressure, a hefty number of borrowers are falling behind on their bills, and their credit card debt, in particular.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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But the tenacious Patriots (29-2) battled back, starting the second with a 15-4 run of their own to tie the score at 31.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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There’s a chance a scandal or unforeseen development might bounce one or more of the tenacious 10 out of the race.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The conversations came as a surprise given Rubio’s stern criticism of the Castro regime’s human rights abuses and the lack of freedom of expression inside the country.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Fitzpatrick finished at 11-under 273 on a Copperhead course that was a stern test, with the putting surfaces already having a yellow sheen during the opening round and the course getting firmer and faster each day under an abundance of sun.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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To address this, researchers combined PILs with a second, more rigid polymer to form block copolymers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The capsule includes the brand’s signature stretch Chitch and rigid Maxx denim fits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Through leadership changes at our organization due to death or retirement, Robert has been steadfast in his friendship and support.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro ($106 billion) European Union loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bulls players quickly become accustomed to Donovan’s relentless style of work.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Here's how taxpayers plan to spend their refunds Rising prices have been a relentless theme for consumers over the past five years.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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That said, its opposition to severe Pluto presses against your dependable 6th house, potentially dragging you away from rest.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Authorities are working to identify the owner of a dog that entered a Midlothian home and attacked a 1‑year‑old child and an adult, leaving them bloodied and the child hospitalized with severe injuries.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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