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cold

[kohld] / koʊld /




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During El Niño, less cold, nutrient rich water comes to the surface, reducing food availability for marine species such as anchovies.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

At least the latter pay their way in cold, hard cash.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Hotter than expected inflation will both test the market’s resolve and “throw a bucket of cold water on momentum,” said Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Their meal consisted of traditional Korean cold noodles, sushi, pizza and drinks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I’m both too hot and too cold at the same time.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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