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Recent Examples of hard-shell
Its hard-shell exterior protects your belongings, and the spinner wheels provide effortless mobility to breeze through the airport.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025
September through early December, the supply is still abundant, particularly for hard-shell lobsters.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Available in both men’s and women’s parkas and jackets, these storm-worthy styles pair mapped insulation with a waterproof and breathable hard-shell fabric.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 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
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025
September through early December, the supply is still abundant, particularly for hard-shell lobsters.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Available in both men’s and women’s parkas and jackets, these storm-worthy styles pair mapped insulation with a waterproof and breathable hard-shell fabric.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
Adjective
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On the other end of the conference, hard-line conservatives are speaking out against a SALT deduction cap increase because of its costly price tag.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has issued a warning aimed at the Trump administration over its potential push for the suspension of habeas corpus rights in its hard-line immigration enforcement.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet Sobule recognized the persistent sexism that followed her and her peers onto television and the covers of magazines.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The program provides monthly payments of $1,200 to young people who recently aged out of extended foster care, yet the baseline data reveals persistent struggles: 70% of participants frequently worry about paying bills, 40% experienced homelessness in the past year, and 70% face food insecurity.—
First Place for Youth,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Needham played a tenacious style of volleyball, overpowering defending state champion Newton North (20-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-19) for an impressive road victory.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2025
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Their acts of kindness are unrelenting, tenacious and completely unwavering.—
Rosemarie Truman,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The president shared no caption alongside the image, which depicts him sitting with a stern expression and holding up one finger while wearing white and gold papal attire, including a large cross necklace.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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However, none will have criminal records after their cases are adjudicated, under a deal the district attorney offered during a stern press conference on Tuesday.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This man isn’t defined by grand gestures or rigid gender scripts.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Having the drawstring attached to something rigid makes this job much easier to manage.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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While Broadcom’s financial success since acquiring VMware suggests that its business plan will remain steadfast, sending cease-and-desist letters to VMware users risks further harming its reputation with current and former customers.—
Scharon Harding – May 7,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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Their team walks clients through every step, offering open communication, empathy, and steadfast support throughout the process.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Chalk it up to fashion’s relentless hunger for newness, its long-standing obsession with youth — plus a new appreciation for internal mobility, observers say.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The relentless exploitation of the species continued through the 18th and 19th centuries.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Biden’s physical deterioration was so severe in the second half of his presidency that aides privately talked about the possibility of a wheelchair, according to an excerpt of a new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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One of the study's authors, Sean Esteban McCabe, also found that a large number of parents with substance use disorder have a moderate to severe condition.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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