shells
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You’re there getting shells prepped for operations, and the sun will be rising over the ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
"It's quite possible that they are moving equipment," said Ivan, 50, standing amid the shells of burned-out cars, referring to Russian troops.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Depending on the virus, these shells may consist of tens or even thousands of individual protein components.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
After Mika Baur swept Celtic in front on 47 minutes, they went into their shells and succumbed to a timid 2-1 defeat as Javi Rodriguez struck twice in three minutes.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
If Nanuq had decided that the cracker shells weren’t that scary anymore, they were in serious trouble.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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