frostbite
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"I spoke to the doctors -- he has some frostbite, but otherwise seems okay," Pemba Sherpa added.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
There were constant hazards to be wary of, from polar bears to frostbite and cold-weather dehydration.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
It’s New Year’s Eve glitter, minus the frostbite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Wind chills were as cold as -36C, which can cause frostbite to set in in as little as 10 minutes.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
I was a long way from panic, but I knew what frostbite was—Coach Gainer had covered it in his health class—and I knew the danger of being wet in such cold temperatures.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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