eggshells
- plural of eggshell.
Example Sentences
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“He’s walking on so many eggshells that he’s on his way to Pakistan at the president’s request to lead negotiations,” the spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Curiously, DDT did not kill the birds outright, but rather caused their eggshells to collapse under the weight of the incubating adults.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026
On the United States, he's walking on eggshells.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
It would be several years, however, until she did not feel as if she was walking on eggshells, terrified that she might put a foot wrong and have her daughter leave again.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
She and I are still on eggshells over the dress, and honestly, if she doesn’t let me wear it, I’m done for.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
