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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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