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cold snap

NOUN
very cold weather
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For a team that notched 11 wins in each of Harbaugh’s first two seasons in charge, the cold snap is especially jarring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Mamdani faced criticism after at least 18 people died during the first storm and ensuing cold snap.

From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026

The latest numbers showing steep increases also don’t capture February’s cold snap across large parts of the country.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026

It was held on a Saturday in January, with no other candidates on the ballot, following a cold snap that affected campaigning and early voting.

From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2026

I was still trying to build a sturdy ladder when, during a cold snap a few days later, my can of paint froze solid.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls


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