Sentence examples for a shell of from inspiring English sources
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The phrase "a shell of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that has lost its substance or essence, often implying that it is merely a remnant of what it once was.
Example: "After the scandal, he was just a shell of his former self, lacking the confidence he once had."
Alternatives: "a shadow of" or "a husk of".
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