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Recent Examples of hard-shell
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.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The bags boast many of the beloved features of the hard-shell bags—like the wheels and handle—as well as some new ones, like two no-show exterior pockets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 June 2024
Even so, in recent years, hard-shell luggage has seemingly been the travel companion of choice.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2024
Anatomy of a Surf Helmet Broadly speaking, there are two types of surf helmets: Soft and hard-shell.
—Brent Rose, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The bags boast many of the beloved features of the hard-shell bags—like the wheels and handle—as well as some new ones, like two no-show exterior pockets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 June 2024
Even so, in recent years, hard-shell luggage has seemingly been the travel companion of choice.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2024
Anatomy of a Surf Helmet Broadly speaking, there are two types of surf helmets: Soft and hard-shell.
—Brent Rose, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
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On the other hand, Tehran has maintained a hard-line stance, recently launching two attacks on Israel amid broader regional tensions.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Immigration attorneys and advocates are bracing for a slew of hard-line policies under the next Trump administration that could make life more difficult for migrants who come to the United States, both legally and illegally.Jeremy Duda, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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Yet, persistent frustration over elevated prices under the Biden-Harris administration contributed to voters' decision last month to return Donald Trump to the White House.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Or has her persistent unhappiness caused serious health issues?Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tenacity Enhances Culture This approach results in a tenacious team that finds ways to win.John Baldoni, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Eldest children may create stern rules for their kids, such as a chore chart and strict bedtime routines.Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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The speaker of the National Assembly read a stern statement on camera demanding that the president hold off a visit to the National Assembly until security matters are ironed out.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Organizations clinging to rigid in-office policies risk alienating their workforce and losing productivity in the process.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Conventional exoskeletons often feature rigid frames that can be difficult and time-consuming to put on, limiting their practicality for daily use.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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His refusal to take his daughters seriously—which stems from his steadfast commitment to his own beliefs—leads them to mistrust him in turn, creating a grim, seemingly unbreakable cycle.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Justice Department is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans are protected.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
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Israeli actress Noa Cohen portrays Mary, Israeli actor Ido Tako plays her husband, Joseph, and Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins appears as Herod the Great, the tyrannical leader on a relentless quest to find and kill the Messiah.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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But beyond the sparkle and the prestige, his work remains an intimate letter to the lavishing beauty of the Italian artisanship and his own relentless pursuit of beauty and innovation in the modern world.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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The 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion has had challenging year following a severe crash in Virginia where his car collided with the wall at 300 kmh.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Memory and storage technologies began to recover in the 4th quarter of 2023 after a severe correction in 2022 and most of 2023.Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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