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Recent Examples of hard-shell
Despite some questionable business practices, multiple WIRED staffers still use the classic Away hard-shell carry-on (9/10, WIRED Recommends) as their travel suitcase.
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Adrienne So, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
The set is available in black, light blue, navy blue, and orange, and each hard-shell suitcase is also expandable—providing between 15 and 25 percent more packing space.
—Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
Discounts range from 15 to 70 percent off, with your pick of weekenders, backpacks, tote bags, hard-shell, and soft-sided luggage.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2024
Reimagining Monos’ travel staples in two luxurious colorways—cactus green and mocha brown—the collection of packing cubes, hard-shell luggages, and carry-on bags is sure to turn heads at the airport.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adrienne So, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
The set is available in black, light blue, navy blue, and orange, and each hard-shell suitcase is also expandable—providing between 15 and 25 percent more packing space.
—Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
Discounts range from 15 to 70 percent off, with your pick of weekenders, backpacks, tote bags, hard-shell, and soft-sided luggage.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2024
Reimagining Monos’ travel staples in two luxurious colorways—cactus green and mocha brown—the collection of packing cubes, hard-shell luggages, and carry-on bags is sure to turn heads at the airport.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
Adjective
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The Islamic State group follows a hard-line version of Sunni Islam and considers Shiite Muslims to be apostates.—
Warren P. Strobel,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Tom Williams Democrats were split on how to handle border enforcement and immigration under Trump, with some warming to his hard-line stand.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Symptoms can include persistent coughing, chest pain, and weakness.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Still, amid stubborn inflation and persistent elevated costs for everyday items, some retirees may feel that the increase is not enough.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But on Saturday, his first two goals (his third was an empty-netter) came immediately after penalty kills when coach Joe Sacco paired him with Matt Poitras, who picked up both primary assists, the first one coming on a play that was both tenacious and slick.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2025
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For all of his tenacious effort at the defensive end, the signature play Friday for Maciejewski was a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter that served as the dagger.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Many in government won’t want to face stern judgments from an independent outsider.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The collision — and the flouting of the flight restriction by others — prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a stern warning against flying drones near wildfires.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t let the material scare you — these pants are made from a soft and stretchy material that’s far from rigid leather.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The starting point for the designs was the house’s Efflorescence Jewel Handle bag with its rigid encrusted handle, whereas previous iterations were based on the Viv’ Choc model.—
Alex Wynne,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lear remains steadfast that she’s always been a woman, but the film keeps cutting away to other people confirming her transition.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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But a trade always seemed unlikely as Indiana president of basketball Kelly Krauskopf drafted Mitchell No. 2 in the 2018 WNBA Draft and has remained steadfast in her support of the 5-foot-8 guard.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Not only is the value of the dollar likely to further erode over the next four years, but Saylor’s relentless proselytizing aligns perfectly with the dystopian MAGA worldview.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
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What seems to set Martha apart is her relentless attention to detail.—
Jeffrey Edell,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, however, our rivers and springs are under severe stresses and many are in decline.—
William McQuilkin,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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As of yet, there is not a scientific consensus on whether sulfur is a solution for eczema but anecdotal reports say that the soothing properties help to alleviate severe itching.—
Twiggy Jalloh,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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