shell

Example Sentences

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I lowered the rifle and ejected the shell and put the gun away.

From Literature

The iconic shell that fractures just slightly under your knife, giving way to the dense interior beneath.

From Salon

He spent about $400 on Lovable’s full suite of features, a sliver of what he would have shelled out to hire a coder.

From The Wall Street Journal

The keyboard keys and footpads are coated to match the bright aluminum shell, which is a fun touch.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the water’s edge we started to dig, getting into everyone’s way, splashing, the sand under our nails and crushed shells biting at our feet.

From Literature