hard-shell
Example Sentences
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But bragging about enjoying a hard shell taco nowadays is like showing up to a street takeover in a horse buggy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Maria Friedman’s unsparing direction and a thrillingly fierce central performance by Jonathan Groff have given the show the hard shell it lacked.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024
When a beetle flies, its hard shell opens to reveal two hindwings that generate lift.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2024
They have bowls and classic cake cones, but the spiced sweetness of their waffle cone is a nice touch, as are add-ons such as a house-made hard shell.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023
The censure of her family was like a hard shell under which she found a certain freedom.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
