glacial
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Mining analysts caution that companies and provincial authorities would still need to carry out costly scientific studies to determine which glacial areas are important water sources that need to remain protected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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
We could not hold out long in this glacial wind, this storm.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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