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as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
his hunt for a new house was put in the deep freeze while he recovered from the auto accident
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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the deep freeze had everyone thinking that global warming might not be so bad
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Recent Examples of deep freeze
Gardeners in both cities have had plenty of practice adapting to the climate, including infrequent yet deep freezes.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Mar. 2024
In areas that don't have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most hardware or home goods stores) over the exterior spigot.
—Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 28 Sep. 2024
In areas that don’t have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most home goods stores) over the exterior spigot.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
But that bat went into a deep freeze this month, the left-handed-hitting Lux hitting .111 (four for 36) with a .378 OPS, no extra-base hits and three RBIs in 16 games from Sept. 6 through Tuesday night.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Mar. 2024
In areas that don't have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most hardware or home goods stores) over the exterior spigot.
—Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 28 Sep. 2024
In areas that don’t have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most home goods stores) over the exterior spigot.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
But that bat went into a deep freeze this month, the left-handed-hitting Lux hitting .111 (four for 36) with a .378 OPS, no extra-base hits and three RBIs in 16 games from Sept. 6 through Tuesday night.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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The appeal comes as stakes are high with TikTok warning that even a month-long suspension would cost it a third of its daily U.S. user base and significant ad revenue.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Missing players through suspension can contribute to the fine margins which decide games and can upset the rhythm.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Love is not dead, folks — even in the Siberian cold, and good things do happen in Russia.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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But what’s not always so welcome is the once-brisk fall air that’s suddenly bone-chilling cold in some climates, where keeping warm feels like a far-away fantasy.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Lionsgate’s Trey Edward Shults directed and written suspense thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow starring The Weeknd in his big screen debut, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, is getting a release date of May 16.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lionsgate has dated the suspense thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, the first feature film from pop star The Weeknd, for a May 16, 2025 North American release.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Contact the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to initiate a freeze.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The legislative package includes seven bills, including the following: The Federal Freeze Act, which would implement a one-year freeze on pay increases for federal civilian employee salaries.Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Those include cold storage and logistic giant Lineage’s $17.8 billion float and private equity group CVC's $15 billion listing.Iain Martin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Actually, the whole system through covid was able to get more cold storage.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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