glacial
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The team focused on Europe during the last glacial cycle, between 60,000 and 35,000 years ago.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
But scientists warn global warming-induced fast melting glaciers are causing many Himalayan glacial lakes to expand dangerously - meaning they can then burst out and sweep away downstream settlements, trekking routes and bridges.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The sesquicentennial of MLB’s first game comes on the heels of several rule changes designed to address the sport’s glacial pace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
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 glacial sun filled the streets, and a high wind filled the air with scraps of paper and frosty dust, and banged the hanging signs of stores and storefront churches.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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