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Recent Examples of hard-shell
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.
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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
Find discounts on hard-shell suitcases, soft-sided bags, and packing cubes.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
All of its hard-shell suitcases, accessories, and small travel bags are marked down.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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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
Find discounts on hard-shell suitcases, soft-sided bags, and packing cubes.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
All of its hard-shell suitcases, accessories, and small travel bags are marked down.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
Adjective
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Trump’s tariff policy has exposed a serious rift within his inner circle, with conflict between his advisor Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, Trump’s hard-line trade counselor, breaking into the open.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Doral joins Coral Gables, Hialeah, West Miami, and Miami Springs as the latest Miami-Dade municipality to align with the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration agenda.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to support four exceptional birth workers dedicated to improving Black maternal health outcomes nationwide.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The tenacious freshman stared ahead blankly, her eyes welling with tears, the losing USC locker room silent around her.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Paredes’ tenacious plate appearances have produced just three singles in 16 at-bats.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ars Technica: One of the most visually arresting images from James Cameron's blockbuster film Titanic was the ship's stern sticking straight up out of the water after breaking apart from the bow.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Leeds also drive some of the sternest vitriol along opponents’ terraces.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Resilience now comes from adaptive planning, not rigid protocols.—
Toby Wong,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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At every turn, Francis chose radical inclusion over rigid control, and conscience over comfort.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While industries evolve and AI transforms work, a company’s commitment to its weekly all-hands meeting or quarterly offsite can remain steadfast.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments echo those made by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who on Sunday said the administration will remain steadfast in its plans for reciprocal tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, even in the face of the global stock market sell-off.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This dedication serves as the driving force behind every donation, propelling us forward in our relentless pursuit of progress in cancer research.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has been relentless about scrubbing government websites of all mentions of climate change, no matter how anodyne, but this was gentle stuff.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to a weather service forecast, the main threat on Saturday appears to be primarily to Northwest Arkansas, but by Sunday a slight risk of severe weather is forecast for most of Arkansas.—
Dale Ellis,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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Acid reflux is referred to in the medical community as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for more severe and long-lasting cases.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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