winter

Example Sentences

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After a record-breaking warm spell last month that made late winter feel like midsummer, the heat continued into April, with Santa Ana winds fueling local wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“Witnessing is an act of the body,” he explained, especially in a city that for much of this past winter was literally occupied.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

A winter storm that led to thousands of flight cancellations, as well as the partial government shutdown, which led to long lines at airports, could also be focal points for Delta’s call.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Andrew Castellano had tough news for his parents over the winter break: He was taking a leave of absence from Harvard University halfway through his sophomore year to work full-time on his AI startup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Last winter my father had killed only three bearded seals and there was a whole month when we didn't have much to eat.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell