melted

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The scientists discovered four different yeasts that can survive sub-zero temperatures in Oetzi's guts, skin and "brownish" water that melted off his body when he was partially unfrozen.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Devine was the fourth wicket to fall as the White Ferns' middle order melted quicker than an ice cream in the 27C heat, collapsing from 29-1 to 33-6.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Ms. Kobza’s opening chapters are disfigured by the melted wax of academic cant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Once they’re finished, coat the tops of each muffin with melted butter and cinnamon-sugar.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Up until then everything that had happened had made my old heart as heavy as lead, but when the little mare gave me that push it just hauled off and melted.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls