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Recent Examples of hard-shell
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
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The President-elect has also vowed to shut down the CBP One asylum application app, end the catch-and-release policy, reinstate the Remain in Mexico program, and take assertive measures to fortify the border as part of his hard-line immigration strategy.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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After McCarthy was ousted by a few hard-line members of the GOP, Johnson’s confirmation took four votes and required Democrats to help.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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System disparities, privacy concerns, and the necessity for thorough training remain persistent issues.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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And while there’s never any doubt about who committed the crime, Preminger’s masterwork of persistent camera angles and patient editing proudly lives in the gray area of a flawed justice system.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Broadcast footage distributed after United’s win at the Etihad Stadium suggested that Ruben Amorim urged Martinez to make his decisive pass to the tenacious and precocious Ivorian once Amad’s run had been made.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her exclusive interview with Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman sparked a national conversation about health and transparency in politics, cementing her reputation as a tenacious, fair, and incisive journalist.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Corenswet is perfect as a younger, less chiseled, less stern version of Superman.Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Freeland, on the other hand, has advocated a much tougher approach to Trump, one more in line with the stern response of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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This adaptability means you’re not locked into a rigid method.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Together, the observations point to a rigid, mostly solid interior beneath Io’s surface, rather than a global magma ocean — solving a 45-year mystery started by Voyager 1’s observations.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite his impressive achievements, Hight remains steadfast in his decision to focus on his health.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Grennan, meanwhile, has been steadfast in his campaign for No. 1 this week.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here, writer-director David Moreau depicts a descent into hell with a relentless sense of urgency, the feeling of claustrophobia made worse by the camera’s refusal to cut away.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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As a small business owner, life often feels like a relentless balancing act.Minna Hu, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The weather service said northern and central Texas would likely be impacted, but the most severe storms were predicted to hit during the afternoon as the system pushes into eastern Texas.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Because of their immature immune systems, infants younger than 1 year old are at highest risk of contracting whooping cough -- also known as pertussis -- and are at most significant risk of severe illness.Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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