freeze out
Example Sentences
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For decades, scientists believed dark matter had to be cold when it separated from the intense radiation filling the young Universe, a process known as freezing out.
From Science Daily
On Friday, Minnesota officials said they would open their own inquiry after saying they had been frozen out of the federal investigation.
From BBC
But she said the changing dynamic of the group, which reportedly includes several other celebrities, ended up reminding her of high school cliques and left her feeling "frozen out" at a vulnerable time.
From BBC
Gen. Keith Kellogg, has been all but frozen out of serious talks, and last week said he is leaving the government.
As tension between the two nations shows no sign of letting up, there are concerns that South African diplomats may be frozen out of meetings when the US takes over the G20 presidency next year.
From BBC
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