shell
Example Sentences
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But the ICE raids and the council’s indifference to residents angered Becerra, who looks every bit the profe with a perfectly shaved head and tortoise shell glasses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The accompanying caption read “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.”
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
Comey's original post from May 2025 contained an image of the seashells on a beach that spelled out "86 47", with the caption, "Cool shell formation on my beach walk".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
A long gun and shell casings were found on the scene, FBI Director Kash Patel said, adding that the agency was carrying out witness interviews as part of its probe.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Workers were constructing a strong shell around unit 1.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing shell
Structural Engineering
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Engineering - Middle School
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Engineering - High School
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