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a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
during the long winter when the party was out of power, it had plenty of time to reconsider its political priorities
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Understanding Your Climate And Azalea Variety Azaleas can handle winters in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6-10, depending on the variety.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Retirees continue to flock to the state for sunny and mild winters, sandy shores, and plenty of attractions to lure the grandkids.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Major reservoirs across the state are also currently sitting above average, at 122% of the year-to-date median, boosted from two prior wet winters.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Seeing increases of respiratory viruses in early January is par for the course during most winters, Kang said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
The planter is designed with recycled, high-grade polyethylene to avoid fading in the hot summer sun and cracking in cold winters.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
The extreme cold, which may make this January the coldest in over a decade, has taken markets by surprise after years of milder winters.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The project aims to enhance walkability through a fresh routing and will be executed over two consecutive winters, with completion anticipated in 2028.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Daytime highs above freezing at the mountain bases weren’t helping the season get off the ground though, and the warm, sunny weather hinted at the long-term struggles ski resorts face as the climate changes and winters continue to heat up in many places.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Retirees continue to flock to the state for sunny and mild winters, sandy shores, and plenty of attractions to lure the grandkids.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Major reservoirs across the state are also currently sitting above average, at 122% of the year-to-date median, boosted from two prior wet winters.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Seeing increases of respiratory viruses in early January is par for the course during most winters, Kang said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
The planter is designed with recycled, high-grade polyethylene to avoid fading in the hot summer sun and cracking in cold winters.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
The extreme cold, which may make this January the coldest in over a decade, has taken markets by surprise after years of milder winters.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The project aims to enhance walkability through a fresh routing and will be executed over two consecutive winters, with completion anticipated in 2028.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Daytime highs above freezing at the mountain bases weren’t helping the season get off the ground though, and the warm, sunny weather hinted at the long-term struggles ski resorts face as the climate changes and winters continue to heat up in many places.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Winters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winters. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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