cold

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All said the lifespan of a cold lay repair was anywhere between a single day, if a wheel turned awkwardly on it, to six months.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At least the latter pay their way in cold, hard cash.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But El Niño may increase the chance of a mild start and cold end to UK winter, according to the Met Office.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Hotter than expected inflation will both test the market’s resolve and “throw a bucket of cold water on momentum,” said Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I was wet, I told her, I was cold.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo