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[melt] / mɛlt /




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The United Nations Scientific Advisory Board released a report outlining the dangers of crossing irreversible tipping points, from ice melt that would further raise sea levels to the collapse of coral reefs and Amazon decline.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Because water flowed constantly, on warmer days fresh water would melt the ice that had already formed.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Off-field tensions around major sporting events tend to melt away once the games begin, said Lee Igel, a professor at New York University’s Tisch Institute for Global Sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

That’s in sharp contrast to Northern California, which saw a record-breaking March heat wave melt mountain snowpack early.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

If he flew too high the sun might melt the glue and the wings drop off.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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