on ice
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Some days I stand on concrete for eight hours, and last winter I slipped on ice in the parking lot and was out for two weeks.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
But for a young athlete growing up in Canada, where the most-popular sports take place on ice, it was a deal-breaker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The city said that the filing triggers an automatic stay, effectively putting the Staten Island court order on ice until a higher court issues a judgment on the appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Apple has plans to release its own competitor wearable, although the rollout is being put on ice given the controversy around Meta’s glasses.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
I held my breath as if I were standing on ice that was cracking beneath me.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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