frost
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The fourth season of “Ted Lasso” doesn’t entirely frost those bad vibes with its happiness and hopium.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
"We know what to do for frost or hail, but not wildfires," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
With grandma’s nest egg and mom and dad’s retirement tied up in a young couple’s first home, even a slight chill in property valuations causes an arctic frost on consumer sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Species that naturally develop cancer at high rates, such as the lemon frost gecko, may complement traditional laboratory models and offer new ways to investigate the disease.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
After a time, she found that there was a thin layer of frost on the ground, sparkling in the moonlight.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
The BBC first started charting the pothole's ups and downs during the frosts of February 2025.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
As the year comes to a close and icy winds bring the first frosts of winter, they are flying to warmer places to nest and feed.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
As the growing season progresses, the plant puffs itself into a roughly spherical shape, until the first frosts, when it snaps off its stalk and waits to be blown across the landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
Overnight frosts are also possible early next week too.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Summer frosts damaged crops from North America to Asia, causing widespread famine, killing millions of people around the world.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
While they were at it, what about a pop that looked and tasted like a frosted rainbow cake?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
If you’re not in the mood for a hulking sirloin — and if just creamed spinach and a frosted martini feel like insufficient ballast — skip the burger.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2026
So, the mirrors were frosted, triggering a debate – not just about space, but also Singapore's fixation with orderliness, the low bar for people to complain, and its many, many rules.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
“You couldn’t see the fine details, but you could see everything else,” said Denise Milano Sprung of the frosted bathroom door of the hotel room she shared with her husband at the Calgary Airport Marriott.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
While a great deal of its walls are composed of frosted glass, most of it is obscured by cabinets and shelves.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
A soft, spice-warmed cake that layers apples three ways—applesauce in the crumb, roasted chunks folded through and a tangy apple butter frosting on top.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
The cake had a butterscotch frosting, which was brown and thus “weird.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Everything else is just frosting on the cake.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
She punctuates the quip by taking a big bite, leaving a glob of frosting on her face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
He unwrapped a small baked cake with creamy frosting and broke off a large piece.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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