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as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
his hunt for a new house was put in the deep freeze while he recovered from the auto accident
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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the deep freeze had everyone thinking that global warming might not be so bad
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Recent Examples of deep freeze
In areas that don't have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most hardware or home goods stores) over the exterior spigot.
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Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 28 Sep. 2024
In areas that don’t have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most home goods stores) over the exterior spigot.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
But that bat went into a deep freeze this month, the left-handed-hitting Lux hitting .111 (four for 36) with a .378 OPS, no extra-base hits and three RBIs in 16 games from Sept. 6 through Tuesday night.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Winter storms:Top winter health hazards and how to prevent them
Deep freeze across U.S. expected to subside
Much of the United States has faced a deadly and dangerous deep freeze this January, which contributed to over 90 deaths mostly caused by hypothermia or road accidents.
—Lucas Finton, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
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Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 28 Sep. 2024
In areas that don’t have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most home goods stores) over the exterior spigot.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
But that bat went into a deep freeze this month, the left-handed-hitting Lux hitting .111 (four for 36) with a .378 OPS, no extra-base hits and three RBIs in 16 games from Sept. 6 through Tuesday night.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Winter storms:Top winter health hazards and how to prevent them
Deep freeze across U.S. expected to subside
Much of the United States has faced a deadly and dangerous deep freeze this January, which contributed to over 90 deaths mostly caused by hypothermia or road accidents.
—Lucas Finton, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
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The appeal comes as stakes are high with TikTok warning that even a month-long suspension would cost it a third of its daily U.S. user base and significant ad revenue.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Missing players through suspension can contribute to the fine margins which decide games and can upset the rhythm.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Love is not dead, folks — even in the Siberian cold, and good things do happen in Russia.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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But what’s not always so welcome is the once-brisk fall air that’s suddenly bone-chilling cold in some climates, where keeping warm feels like a far-away fantasy.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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In crafting the scene’s suspense, editor Joe Walker mapped out where the action and roar of the crowd would peak.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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What’s At Stake in the West Group B offers the most suspense and the most permutations to determine both the pool winner and the potential West wild card.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some cities near Phoenix, Arizona, could see temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees overnight as a freeze warning is in place.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Remove the bag from freeze and transfer to a large mixing bowl.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Those include cold storage and logistic giant Lineage’s $17.8 billion float and private equity group CVC's $15 billion listing.Iain Martin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Actually, the whole system through covid was able to get more cold storage.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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