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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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The Serbian president has faced international scrutiny for his hard-line tactics against the demonstrators in the last year, including arbitrary arrests and use of excessive force.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The Serbian president has faced international scrutiny for his hard-line tactics against the demonstrators in the past year, including arbitrary arrests and use of excessive force.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Bugs or no, Ava has zero problem psychoanalyzing and then getting invasive with persistent follow-up questions.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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The language first reached the continent in the early twentieth century and gained popularity during the postcolonial era as a politically neutral replacement for the still-persistent languages of European colonizers.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Champion the tenacious underdogs.—
Kevin J. Morrison,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Ajay Mitchell scored 10 of his 28 points in the frantic final period as the Thunder overcame the Lakers' tenacious effort and improved to 8-0 in the playoffs with their toughest victory of the postseason.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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She could then be seen looking down at her phone, wearing a stern expression as Springer and the Jays celebrated.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Jansa, a supporter of Israel, also has been a stern critic of the Golob government’s 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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There's no pretentiousness or rigid formality, but the service, food, and wine are top-notch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The Gucci outfits created by then-creative director Alessandro Michele that Lauro sported on stage for his 2020 participation at the Sanremo Music Festival sparked days of online conversation for subverting rigid gender norms and reimagining sacred Italian iconography.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The civilization of love will not arise from a single or spectacular gesture, but from the sum total of small and steadfast acts of fidelity that serve as a bulwark against dehumanization.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The definitive edition arrived last year via Third Man, steadfast champions of deserving Detroit obscurities.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Notre Dame’s dominance has been highlighted by relentless fundamentals and limited errors, the perfect antidote to Syracuse’s free-flowing and occasionally careless approach.—
Tribune News Service,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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So maybe we’re not burned out on a massive scale, beaten down by relentless bad news and struggle.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Environmental stressors can include insufficient water, high temperatures, excessive moisture and/or nitrogen, severe pruning, or root damage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Five individuals have been hospitalized, and two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication that can lead to acute kidney failure.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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