frosty
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From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
The name "itjilik," which means "frosty" or "frost" in Inuktitut, reflects the species' Arctic origins.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026
After Wednesday marked the warmest day of the year so far in many locations in England and Wales, temperatures dipped overnight leaving a frosty morning covering for some.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
That is especially true in China, due to limp demand and weak sales amid a frosty economic landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Outdoors the stars were frosty in the sky and the air nipped Laura’s cheeks and nose.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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