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
After chipping their way through their shells, sea turtle hatchlings in the wild typically remain clustered together beneath the sand until nighttime, when temperatures and predation risk drop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Some of those who returned to the red zone found buildings reduced to charred, empty shells; in other cases, homes had been looted.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
“I love that you included the golden ratio and the shells on the beach with the holes in them,” Ms. Solomon said about the moon snail.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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