freeze

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But more job cuts are expected in the months ahead, while a hiring freeze is in place at many parts of the firm, two people with the company told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

It may freeze directly to the shoreline, anchor to shallow areas of the seafloor, or connect with grounded ice ridges.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

His friend, a 23-year-old sophomore politics major at Bates College, was trapped in the same visa freeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

In particular, the U.A.E.—which has long been a financial hub for Iranian businesses and individuals—warned that it could freeze Iranian-owned assets, whilst also debating whether to send military assets into the fight, The Journal reported.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

It could get so cold in these dugouts that sometimes your hair would freeze to the wooden planks of your bunk while you were sleeping.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein