glacial
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Rights activists say impunity is widespread in Bangladesh's glacial judicial system.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Many Fed watchers are betting that Warsh will bring changes slowly because the Fed typically moves at a glacial pace.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Fossil and archaeological records show that Neanderthals survived earlier glacial periods, indicating they were capable of adapting to harsh conditions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
In the Everest region alone, there have been at least five floods from glacial lakes in the last five decades, leaving those living in Imja lake's path fearing for the future.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
No matter what I do, I catch myself glancing over at my computer screen, waiting for the Skype call to come in as the seconds tick by at a glacial pace.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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