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hard-shell

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  • Each pair includes a hard-shell travel case and a scratch-proof bag.
    — Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2024
  • My go-to is the Monos Carry-On Plus, a 7.8-pound hard-shell suitcase sized to fit in overhead bins.
    — Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
  • What to Consider The hard-shell models are prone to scuffing.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2023
  • On the market are hot pink weekender bags, hot pink hard-shell rollers, and hot pink cosmetic cases, just to name a few.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2023
  • Mexican food in Anaheim back then was Cal-Mex combo plates and fast-food hard-shell tacos.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
  • Most of the time, Sudeikis orders the daily special, which includes a Sancho, a nacho, a hard-shell taco and a medium drink for $10.99.
    — Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The hard-shell suitcases are made with a strong polycarbonate (plastic) that will hold up to the wear and tear of transit.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The hard-shell suitcases are made with a strong polycarbonate (plastic) that will hold up to the wear and tear of transit.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • The cover has double-stitched seams for added durability and comes in four different sizes that will suit many hard-shell bags.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
  • The Lone Star tick, which is known to be particularly aggressive, is named for the white dot on the female’s hard-shell back, not for any resemblance to the Texas state flag.
    — Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
  • For the most part, hard-shell kayaks track and maneuver better than inflatables.
    — Doug Newcomb and Joe Jackson, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2023
  • The slim, lightweight hard-shell cooler is easy to transport with its thick carrying handle and offers enough space for a few wine bottles and up to 33 cans.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2024
  • Nerds, another Ferrara brand, has a hard-shell version.
    — Leanne Italie, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The Washington Post received a review unit, the top-tier model that boasts a terabyte of storage and comes with a slimmer, hard-shell carrying case.
    — Gene Park, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The popular styler delivers gorgeous, smooth blowouts and comes in Dyson’s signature hard-shell case for easy storing.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The popular styler delivers gorgeous, smooth blowouts and comes in Dyson’s signature hard-shell case for easy storing.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Carry On Suitcase $100 at Amazon This hard-shell carry on suitcase is perfect for short business trips.
    — Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Camping coolers come in several shapes and sizes, with options ranging from soft, backpack-style coolers for overnight trips to large, hard-shell options built to keep your items cold and fresh for days on end.
    — Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The sleek yet rugged hard-shell exterior survived drops and bat hits, sustaining only minor scuffs.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • The sleek and stylish hard-shell exterior is resilient and easy to clean, made from flexible 100 percent polycarbonate to resist dents and cracks.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • But hard-shell bags—including Carter’s favorite Rimowa set—have their benefits.
    — Gaby Keiderling, harpersbazaar.com, 13 May 2023
  • Patrons will still be able to order the weekly special: two hard-shell ground beef tacos with taco seasoning, lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese, served in a red basket, for $3.50.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Inflatable kayaks are usually lighter and more portable than folding kayaks, but foldables track and maneuver more like a hard-shell kayak.
    — Doug Newcomb and Joe Jackson, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2023
  • And there’s a host of interesting accessories, like hard-shell panniers for the front and rear to increase your cargo-carrying ability.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Feb. 2023
  • There are hard-shell, soft-shell, folio, and roll-up varieties that are designed with different layers of pouches, elastics, zippers, and pockets.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Get ready for your holiday travels with a hard-shell suitcase, complete luggage sets, packing cubes, and expandable toiletry bags.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Goatskin leather guards against abrasion injuries, and hard-shell knuckle armor provides impact resistance.
    — Matt Jancer, WIRED, 17 July 2023
  • The brand's hard-shell suitcases are elevated, modern, and scream luxury.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2023
  • My mother was a hard-shell peasant Catholic who had never read the Bible but believed fervently in rituals, icons, beads, scapulars, and above all the spiritual benefits of hardship.
    — Lucy Sante, The New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Our example has the hard-shell Clubsport seats, which adjust through an elliptical arc to provide a snug and very comfortable driving position.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 2 July 2024

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