- present participle of shell.
shelling
Example Sentences
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Supporters point to accumulating interest on loans, shelling out for litigation and rising costs for materials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
For much of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Daria was not afraid of the shelling.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Instead of shelling out at least $1,999 up front, Duo buyers can lease their foldable for $57.99 a month across a two-year schedule, or $82.99 a month across 12 months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Americans are also spending more than their European counterparts on each trip, including shelling out for luxury experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
On the third afternoon of the siege of Saint-Malo, the shelling lulls, as though all the artillerymen abruptly fell asleep at their guns.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
