frosty
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From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
The name "itjilik," which means "frosty" or "frost" in Inuktitut, reflects the species' Arctic origins.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026
King Felipe of Spain appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico by acknowledging abuses carried out by his country during its conquest.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
One frosty morning in January 1956, Gladys Brown and her younger brother, Nolan, drove north on Route 301 in Virginia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
She walked through the cabin door and down the short steps into the frosty yard.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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