shell
Example Sentences
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South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have estimated that the North has sent thousands of soldiers to Russia, primarily to the Kursk region, along with artillery shells, missiles and rocket systems.
From Barron's
Moscow has used the Caspian to bring in large quantities of Iranian artillery shells and other ammunition to resupply troops on the front lines, the Journal has reported.
Just the shell of the fab could take about two to three years to build, he noted.
From MarketWatch
They have had to shell out thousands of dollars for repairs, including replacing the washing machine and dishwasher, Conrad said.
Another idea is that heat penetrates beneath the surface, builds pressure, and eventually releases a shell of dust into space.
From Science Daily
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