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soft-shell

[sawft-shel, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌʃɛl, ˈsɒft- /






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A recent Thursday gathering persuaded Girouard to abandon the launch of a windproof soft-shell jacket.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 2026

A couple models are sufficiently protective that the wearers don’t have to practice with Guardian Caps, the soft-shell covers that fit over standard helmets to provide additional cushion and protection.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2024

Another terrific sidebar, later in the film, has Hae-joon distracted and chasing after stolen soft-shell turtles, which generates an amusing sight gag.

From Salon Oct. 14, 2022

A good example, she said, was the soft-shell clam fishery, which has suffered millions of dollars in losses.

From Seattle Times Jun. 27, 2022

Grandfather used to bring me to Barrett’s to buy soft-shell almonds and figs from the big barrel.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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