glacial
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Protests have intensified the already glacial traffic in Mexico City, where authorities fear the teachers will follow through on their threat to shut down roads before the opening game.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Known as “the Crab” because he was born with a sixth finger on one hand, Rodríguez Castro can make Cuba’s glacial bureaucracy move, say people knowledgeable about the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 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
She only caught glimpses of what passed: walls of white, glacial floors, and every once in a while, a torch burning with a cold blue flame.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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