husk
Example Sentences
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“And look now at the wretched husk of that woman today!” he roared.
From Literature
The bear was an empty husk, for the Spirit had banished the demon to the Otherworld.
From Literature
Baker’s Indigenous and German heritage inform her three large abstract collage hangings, created using synthetic turf animated by acrylic paint, yarn and a variety of natural materials, including corn husk, willow, buffalo hide and buckskin.
From Los Angeles Times
Most new entrants to the world’s most prestigious racing series buy in by taking over the husk of an existing team, factory and all.
If you can’t, leave before you are reduced to a soulless husk of the eager, happy person who walked into that chamber a decade ago.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
