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as in hard-line
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
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Eisenhower didn’t dismantle the New Deal bureaucracy or take hard-line measures against the Soviets.—
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The more than 1,000 pages of legislation and 42 pages of amendments are a case study in how to win over both moderates and hard-line conservatives.—
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Season Two centers around a persistent cyborg journalist who starts excavating into Dr. Sleech's dubious past, uncovering some controversial incidents.—
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Unlike last weekend’s brief warmup, this heat wave is forecast to be a bit more persistent.—
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The Panthers adding Marchand, one of the league’s most tenacious forecheckers, was not only a natural fit.—
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The first crucial change for organizations is to get rid of tenacious organizational cultures that glorify always being available for work.—
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And Hannah Waddingham gives a good, stern space-lady as the voice of the Galactic Grand Councilwoman.—
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Ruud van Nistelrooy put his arm round Amad, who wore a stern expression before going onto the pitch.—
Adjective
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This man isn’t defined by grand gestures or rigid gender scripts.—
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Having the drawstring attached to something rigid makes this job much easier to manage.—
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Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.—
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Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance.—
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The only sober attendees are a father (Sergi López) and his young son (Bruno Núñez) who are hoping to find the boy’s sister, a bohemian swept up in the relentless rhythm of this road-tripping bacchanalia.—
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Every athlete knows the importance of quick recovery, especially when battling the hot sun, sprawling courses, and relentless challenges.—
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Despite the severe nature of Mrs. D’Aleo’s injuries, and the eyewitness account of Mrs. D’Aleo’s caregiver, Mr. and Mrs. Hornish continue to mischaracterize the incident.—
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The risk of severe storms stretches from the southern Plains to the Southeast, with isolated severe storms possible in South Florida, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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