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a hard shell on the back of some animals (such as turtles or crabs)
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Noun
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The 8,600-square-foot, perched on the 21st floor of an uptown high-rise, has a variety of menu options, including small plates, salads, steaks and seafood towers.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025 -
There is a pool grill with limited hours and a small menu of burgers, wings, french fries, and charcuterie plates.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
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But when Madison was venting to Alex, 29, in the pods about Mason's behavior, Alex refused to speak poorly about his costar, which upset Madison — and in turn, ended their relationship for good.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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But as of now, here are all of the season 8 cast members who got engaged in the pods.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Carapaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carapaces. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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