thin ice
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"In order to create those fractures, you have to have either a really thin ice on a really big ocean, or a higher eccentricity and a smaller ocean," Patthoff said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
These decisions clearly suggest that long-standing, anti-unitarian landmark decisions such as Humphrey’s were on thin ice.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
Some industry representatives criticized Makary for the FDA’s Replimune rejections, adding pressure when he was already on thin ice with administration officials over vaping policy and ongoing management clashes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
This analysis suggests that the S&P 500 will be skating on thin ice over the next few quarters.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
The deck cracked like thin ice under Jason’s legs and, with a sonic boom, the Argo II hurtled out of the clouds.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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