glacial

Example Sentences

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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

However, French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the glacial pace of peace negotiations, saying he was "very sceptical" about the possibility of achieving "peace in the short term" in Ukraine.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

But "the largest AI companies deploy capabilities at a pace that makes 18-month legislative cycles look glacial," Patience said.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

As if she senses my weakness, Helene grits her teeth and drives me back, her pale eyes glacial, daring me to challenge her.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir