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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
eating oysters straight out of their shells
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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
workers at the shipyard have thus far erected the shell of the ship
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the shell of the building is all glass, making it conspicuous on a street with mostly limestone facades
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Recent Examples of shell
Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
The bribes, according to the indictment, were laundered through shell companies owned by Imelda Cuellar.
—John C. Moritz, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
Renna Renna Brown-Taher has expanded on her original inspiration of coffee bean shells to a broader, more all-encompassing brand.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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And in extreme cold, these versatile gloves performed nicely as liners inside a heavier mitt or weatherproof shell.
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Hezbollah has been shelling Israel for a year in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, who’ve been under Israeli attack.
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Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders.Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Embracing Innovative Strategies Furthermore, family offices are moving beyond traditional strategies, pursuing co-investments and bespoke financing structures to better align with their long-term goals.Rami Harajli, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Using the structure’s long wall as a starting point, Max and his team expanded on it to create the massive fortress Scott’s vision demanded.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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The film crew spent two months location scouting to find both the right exterior for the radio station and the best hallways, which proved difficult given how modern many of Czech Republic’s streets look today.Matt Minton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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She’s had hers for years, and the hard shell exterior, zippers, and wheels have held up surprisingly well.Kristin Canning, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Fans should keep their eyes peeled for the Glenfinnan viaduct, the 21-arched overpass seen in the film.Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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How To Get Wax Off Apples The fastest and easiest way to eliminate the wax from an apple is to peel the apple, fully removing the skin and thereby all of the wax.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Israeli planes have made frequent sorties over Syria and even bombed Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, more than 1,000 miles away.Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
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Bowen Yang is looking back on bombing his first Saturday Night Live screen test after an interaction with Lorne Michaels.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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Police found casings from multiple different guns at the scene, the complaint states.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Castro said two other officers were standing in the street searching for shell casings when gunfire erupted.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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The memorandum of understanding not only cancels the one-day strike, but also creates a framework for UMMAP 6730 and U-M Health's negotiating teams to reach a tentative agreement within the next two weeks.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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From underdeveloped supply chains and limited access to funding to inconsistent regulatory frameworks, these challenges often stifle the growth of local designers.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And that’s just scratching the surface of the many designs available to your choosing.Ron Hart, SPIN, 29 Nov. 2024
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On sale for just $73, these waterproof all-terrain boots have molded wavy outsoles that provide traction on slippery surfaces.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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