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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
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He was followed as president by the hard-line Ebrahim Raisi, picked in 2021 in an uncompetitive election.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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The state of Uttar Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Adityanath, a prominent Hindu monk and hard-line politician in Modi's party, has leveraged the event with giant billboards and posters showcasing both leaders alongside slogans promoting government welfare policies.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The modern spam email is a persistent nuisance in the way that flies are a nuisance at a barbecue.Nathan Pettijohn, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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After aggressive rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, the Fed began easing its stance late last year but has projected only two rate cuts in 2025, down from four earlier estimates, citing persistent inflationary pressures.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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In junior, Poitras played a tenacious skill game that put him on the puck and endeared itself to his coaches and scouts.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Renee McClintock, a 29-year-old mother of two, is one of the app’s more tenacious entrepreneurs.Jason Parham, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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That’s the pinnacle stewardship stern directors, CFOs and CTOs embrace.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar Tom Homan has issued a stern warning to migrants illegally entering the U.S. in the final days of the Biden administration.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
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Let go of rigid expectations and instead embrace the magic of just being yourself and going with the flow.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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However, adults often stop asking as much, constrained by fear of judgment, rigid workplace expectations, or prioritization of efficiency.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Through it all, Franklin remained steadfast with the 1-0 each week approach.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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As the counterfeit industry develops more sophisticated methods, the fight for authenticity must remain steadfast, driven by technology, vigilance, and a commitment to ethical production and consumption.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The captain has piled up the points by being dogged in battles, relentless on pucks and strong with his shots.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In his three seasons in Chicago, Rodman averaged an astonishing 15.4 rebounds per game to go along with his relentless defense and ability to get under opponents' skin.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The last two winters in Southern California were some of the wettest on record, following historically severe drought for the better part of the last decade.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that critical issues are addressed promptly while less severe vulnerabilities are managed appropriately.Eoin Keary, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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