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Frosty ties between the two countries seemed to have thawed slightly after India resumed processing visas in October 2023.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024

Blanching also cuts down on cooking time after potatoes have thawed fully.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2024

Ties have thawed rapidly between the countries since March, when Yoon’s government announced a local fund to compensate some of the former laborers.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2023

In the time since, Qatar’s relations have thawed with Bahrain and the Emirates as well.

From Washington Times • Apr. 18, 2023

The Babushkawoos fussed and complained, and Boris went so far as yelling, “Art is dumb,” whereupon Penelope gave him a look that could have thawed Siberia.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood