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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
eating oysters straight out of their shells
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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
workers at the shipyard have thus far erected the shell of the ship
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the shell of the building is all glass, making it conspicuous on a street with mostly limestone facades
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Recent Examples of shell
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Three shell casings recovered outside the Midtown Manhattan hotel where Thompson was fatally shot match the gun allegedly found on Mangione when he was arrested, police announced Wednesday.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Riazat Butt The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
In a room wrecked by shelling, a man sat in a chair, his face covered with a cloth, possibly to hide his identity.
—Melanie Lidman, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The 20-inch carry-on has a soft shell exterior to keep the suitcase's weight down and two inline skate wheels.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Three shell casings recovered outside the Midtown Manhattan hotel where Thompson was fatally shot match the gun allegedly found on Mangione when he was arrested, police announced Wednesday.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Tit-for-tat teargas shelling between the police and the PTI was reported on the highway bordering Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
—Riazat Butt The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
In a room wrecked by shelling, a man sat in a chair, his face covered with a cloth, possibly to hide his identity.
—Melanie Lidman, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Heavenly aromas of ripe black fruits, pencil lead, mocha, and cigar box draw you in to the glass for ethereal flavors of cassis and black raspberry enveloped in a sheath of velvety tannins.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Miranda, however, wears a sheath of strident red skin-tight sequins, with a crimson damask coat arranged just so over her shoulders.Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Both men are known for architecturally complex structures; exaggerated volumes; garments with emphatic lines; the use of new materials; monochromatic abstraction; monastic profiles, and a focus on anonymity, both in their designs and their approach to public exposure.Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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In archaeology, it can be used to non-invasively examine the internal structures of artifacts and remains without damaging them.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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On the exterior, the home features composition shingles on the roof.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The design team decided to pay homage to the state's geology by designing the building's exterior to resemble Mill Bluff's ancient rock columns.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Also, the skin can become fragile and peel and flake off.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Add peeled and cubed squash and cook for about 5 minutes (for a small cubes) or until fork tender.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Casino hotels kept guests carefully contained, so local shops, restaurants and businesses bombed — save for pawn shops.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the fear in their bellies never left, because Assad forces bombed Idlib, too.Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
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The latest details on the upcoming Pixel 9a include several shots of the rear casing of the mid-range smartphone, including the dual cameras and the LED flash.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Investigators say the gun found on Mangione during his arrest in Pennsylvania matches the shell casings found outside of the Hilton Hotel where the murder took place.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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Outgoing Anfield sporting director Julian Ward had worked through Christmas Day to get the framework of a £44million ($55m at today’s rates) deal agreed.James Pearce, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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This shift not only sparks innovation but also requires organizations to implement strong governance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure quality.Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The virus itself was capable of living on surfaces for up to 24 hours.Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nonstick coatings on baking sheets can often make for a slippery surface, but that’s not the case with this cookie sheet design.Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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