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Recent Examples of hard-shell
Stand-out hard-shell suitcases on sale include The Large Check-In and The Journey Check-In.
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-shell
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Burns cited rising violent crime as a justification for the move, positioning Huntington Beach against some of Governor Gavin Newsom's policies, while supporting the Trump administration's hard-line stance on immigration.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s hard-line moves against Canada make even less sense than his shows of force against China and Mexico.—
Vanda Felbab-Brown,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
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Egg prices in the U.S. have soared due to supply chain disruptions, a persistent bird flu outbreak and new regulations.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Flick was hopeful Yamal would be available for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid but said referees should take greater action to deter persistent fouling.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The difference in the game was Mission Hills’ balance, its tenacious defense and 3-point shooting.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Pulse Charter Connect, led by its tenacious female founder, Laura Epstein, is tackling the organ transplant logistics crisis head-on.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Once again, her stern words earned tepid applause from a crowd that honestly just wanted to go two hours without thinking about humanity's downward trajectory into civil, moral, and environmental oblivion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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But Sunday’s election could mark its sternest test yet.—
Mark Sappenfield,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Feb. 2025
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Instead of adhering to rigid schedules or micromanaging tasks, leaders in a ROWE trust their teams to accomplish objectives in the most efficient way possible.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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His unique mannerisms have at times come into conflict with Hollywood’s current ethos, which in the wake of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements and the COVID pandemic has become far more rigid, uniform and policed.—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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As Shared Economy Services continues to attract extraordinary talent & experience and increases its momentum, Bobby retains his passion and remains steadfast in his vision.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, colleges should remain steadfast in their commitment to fairness, equity, and the rule of law—principles that have long guided American higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The path isn’t always easy—after all, short-term pressures and market volatility can be relentless.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Most took the language of his cryptic message to mean that there was something to the breakup buzz, which has been relentless since late 2024.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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That severe reaction reflected both extremes of her mindset going into the operating room.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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At least nine people were killed across the South in a severe rainstorm that flooded communities and left hundreds of thousands without power.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Hard-shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-shell. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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