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freezing

[free-zing] / ˈfri zɪŋ /


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In a statement late Tuesday, prosecutors said they had sent "a letter concerning the freezing of all assets" of Kaya and her husband, Ilyas Kaya, to "all the relevant institutions".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Freshman Eli Zamorano of Sierra Canyon thinks he’s in Green Bay with freezing temperatures walking in the rain to show everyone he’s ready.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Universities across the country are slashing admissions to doctoral programs and freezing faculty hiring as they come under financial strain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

As temperatures rise, the freezing point moves higher up mountains, so more precipitation falls as rain instead of snow, even in places that once saw regular snowfall.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

“Yes, ma’am,” I said, staring down at my slightly blue-tinged fingers, which were more than a little numb from the freezing temperature of the simulation room.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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