- present participle of shell.
shelling
Example Sentences
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Some state officials are betting that shelling out on new programs now can help bolster the economy before the next bust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Netflix has revealed just how big it is betting on artificial intelligence, shelling out more than half a billion dollars for one of the early AI movers in Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Despite the constant shelling, Odesa remains a prime holiday destination for Ukrainians.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Meet the World Cup fans shelling out thousands for once-in-a-lifetime trips — and some don’t even have tickets to games.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
There had never been an air raid in Port Harcourt and it made no sense that there would be one now, when Port Harcourt was about to fall and the vandals were shelling close by.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
