polar

Example Sentences

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The polar vortex - a ring of strong westerly winds that form above the Arctic every winter containing a pool of very cold air - led to the powerful storm, according to weather experts.

From BBC

An unusually brutal winter storm is set to pummel more than 160 million Americans from Friday, as a stretched "polar vortex" sends a devastating blast of Arctic air, bringing heavy snows and freezing rains.

From Barron's

George couldn’t have aimed well enough to hit the polar bear even if he’d been trying.

From Literature

Greenland has untapped rare earth deposits and could be a vital player as melting polar ice opens up new shipping routes.

From Barron's

They are found in nearly every environment imaginable, including polar ice, deep-sea hydrothermal vents and ordinary backyard soil.

From Science Daily