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freeze up

[freez-uhp] / ˈfrizˌʌp /


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But as temperatures have hit -20C on the front, both the equipment and men operating the devices freeze up.

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

Arthur Julian, a writer on “F Troop,” noted that “real audiences sound phonier than the laugh track. Sometimes they freeze up and act unnatural.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

We freeze up because we’re afraid of the wrong choice.

From MarketWatch Nov. 4, 2025

Or portion into balls, cover with plastic and freeze up to 3 months.

From Seattle Times May 6, 2024

One of my fingers or a part of my face will just freeze up.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson




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