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Denmark froze international adoptions in 2024 after a number of serious problems with international adoption practices came to light.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
A convicted NHS vascular surgeon who froze his own legs so they had to be removed has been struck off the medical register.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Treasury said it froze $344 million of Iranian-owned cryptocurrency held in digital wallets to target the country’s lifelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The blowback froze Warsh’s path through the Senate until April 24, when the U.S. attorney’s office announced the probe would be halted, just in time for the Senate to confirm Warsh on schedule.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Jack suddenly froze in place, but Phillip didn’t notice.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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