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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 Uttar Pradesh state, headed by Adityanath — a powerful Hindu monk and a popular hard-line Hindu politician in Modi’s party — has allocated more than $765 million for this year’s event.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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The persistent decline in China’s 10-year government bond yield — to record lows around 1.58% this month— prompted the People’s Bank of China on Jan. 10 to stop its government bond purchases .—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Interest rates and the overall investment climate The persistent elevation of interest rates has reshaped the investment landscape, forcing companies to rethink growth strategies over the past years.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 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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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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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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That’s the pinnacle stewardship stern directors, CFOs and CTOs embrace.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here’s one of my favorite changes: For loans up to $500,000, lenders can now use their standard credit policies rather than following rigid SBA-specific guidelines.—
Matthew Meehan,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Policies that feel unnecessarily rigid—such as denying restroom access to paying members—could potentially push customers toward more flexible competitors.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 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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Feeling defeated, Kitty gets a pep talk from Min Ho, who reminds her of her relentless spirit and determination.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Sports High School Sports Four reach double figures to lead Cavaliers, who get a strong finish from senior guard Kam Carter UPDATED: January 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM EST Spalding senior guard Kam Carter sealed a win over St. Frances with two relentless finishes at the basket in the closing minutes.—
Glenn Graham,
Baltimore Sun,
18 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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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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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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