freezing
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The prefrontal cortex helps guide decisions in fearful situations, while deeper areas such as the periaqueductal gray in the midbrain control responses like freezing or fleeing.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
The U.A.E. is considering freezing Iranian assets and preparing to help open the Strait of Hormuz by force, The Wall Street Journal reported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
So, they braved the freezing temperatures and, while wearing “parkas, hoodies, gloves, and face masks,” spent the evening grilling.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
In March our nights are still around 11 hours in length and so with clear skies, temperatures still have enough time to fall close to and below freezing to bring some frosty mornings.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Was it his imagination, or had that come in off the freezing bay?
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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