thaw

Example Sentences

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The residential real-estate industry was optimistic heading into 2026 that the frozen market could thaw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

During President Obama’s first term, when the U.S. and Cuba initially made attempts to thaw our icy relationship, I visited the island country as part of an educational delegation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

There have been early signs of a thaw in a housing market that’s been iced by high borrowing costs, high home prices and low inventory.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Washington and Caracas have vowed to resume full diplomatic ties and jointly develop the country's vast oil and mineral reserves as part of a lightning-fast thaw after years of emnity.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Slowly her tongue was beginning to thaw; her words were less blurred.

From "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle