cold snap
Example Sentences
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Mamdani faced criticism after at least 18 people died during the first storm and ensuing cold snap.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
It was held on a Saturday in January, with no other candidates on the ballot, following a cold snap that affected campaigning and early voting.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2026
A Deutsche Bahn spokesman told AFP that a January cold snap in northern Germany contributed to the high rate of delays.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
A similar cold snap in 2021 disrupted oil and gas supplies, exacerbating a big rise in home heating demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
I was still trying to build a sturdy ladder when, during a cold snap a few days later, my can of paint froze solid.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
