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glacial

[gley-shuhl] / ˈgleɪ ʃəl /




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The political formation enjoyed a heyday for a number of years before sinking into a glacial decline, its currency dwindling in most places except for Bluesky, where it still thrives.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

A study of about 2,400 large Himalayan glacial lakes by India’s space agency found that about 600 of them had more than doubled in size between 1984 and 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Caswill sets the mood with a shot of a snow-capped mountain range, fitting for a movie that proceeds at a glacial pace.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Their goal was to collect glacial meltwater at its source.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Colder, longer winters and more glacial ice than has been seen in decades.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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