Attempts and Shells

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Shells and attempts are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shells" instead a verb "Attempts".

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Attempts and shells are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempts" instead a verb "Shells".

Kittan in Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann at one point attempts to hold off a Mugann with a shotgun packing "Spiral shells." A more impressive one is issued to Grapearls, producing huge explosions and a shell to contain the aftermath of a Mugann going blooie.

Source: Depleted Phlebotinum Shells
The Determinator: Mamiya, who attempts to conquer the HMS Cutlass by herself, oblivious even to her beloved Cookie's orders, in full Glowing Eyes of Doom mode, seemingly impervious to the shells of the Cutlass' main armament and everything else.

Source: Manga / Kurogane Pukapuka Tai
Sadly, this trope is responsible for an awful lot of badly-injured turtles turning up at vet clinics and wildlife rehab centers, after ignorant people's attempts to "take off" their shells to see what they look like without them.

Source: Removable Shell

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