glacial
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The political formation enjoyed a heyday for a number of years before sinking into a glacial decline, its currency dwindling in most places except for Bluesky, where it still thrives.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Mining analysts caution that companies and provincial authorities would still need to carry out costly scientific studies to determine which glacial areas are important water sources that need to remain protected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Caswill sets the mood with a shot of a snow-capped mountain range, fitting for a movie that proceeds at a glacial pace.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Their goal was to collect glacial meltwater at its source.
From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026
While Neanderthals lived in glacial times and were adapted to the cold, they penetrated no farther north than northern Germany and Kiev.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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