frostbite
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There were constant hazards to be wary of, from polar bears to frostbite and cold-weather dehydration.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Touching the camera’s metal body could cause frostbite, forcing her to use a stabilizing cushion to separate the camera from her body at all times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
I watched a medic spray a man with saline solution, while another medic treated a man with frostbite, at tables that would normally be set for lunch.
From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026
The spokesman also told AFP that most of the casualties were caused by roof collapses and avalanches, while many also died from frostbite in sub-zero temperatures.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Macklin, too, lost a mitten, and his hand turned white with frostbite on his oar.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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