bitterly cold

Example Sentences

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In what has been a bitterly cold and snowy winter across much of the country, a ski retreat is a fitting way to bring people together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“Even in a bitterly cold winter primary, there is a lot of energy on the ground” behind Mejia, said Antoinette Miles, the party’s current state director.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

After receiving an urgent call, Musab rose and put on his heavy down coat to fend off the bitterly cold conditions.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

A yellow warning covers much of the rest of the country, with bitterly cold temperatures set to continue for a second weekend.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

A chill rain fell and the air turned dank and bitterly cold.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers