shell

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What’s known as “pip watch” started earlier this week, a time of high anticipation when livestream viewers watch for signs of a chick breaking out of its shell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Now could you be asked to shell out even more to compensate for rising fuel costs?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Some shallow-water species have even lost the shell entirely.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The layers of shell companies and use of foreign conduits into luxury real estate help leaders of the Islamic Republic maintain an image back home of embracing modesty and rejecting lavish lifestyles, researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Fred scrambled onto her back and hooked his claws to the edge of her shell, staring out over her head.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr