cold start
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A cold start to winter in parts of the U.S. is raising concerns about households facing higher heating costs in the frigid months ahead.
From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025
An exceptionally cold start to December led to a spike in the January contract to around $5.50/mmBtu, followed by a drop below $4.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
All else being equal, La Niña generally increases the risk of a cold start to winter in the UK, but also brings a higher chance of a mild end, the Met Office says.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
While I wouldn’t risk a cold start with time-consuming laminated dough, in general I found that breaking the “thou shalt preheat” commandment worthwhile.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2024
It looked as though we should have a pretty cold start, but by the end of breakfast the wind had dropped and the sun shone forth.
From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon
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