put on ice
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Huang made the remarks late Saturday in Taipei after the Wall Street Journal reported that Nvidia's plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI had been put on ice.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
The company’s co-chief executive, Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen, said many manufacturing-investment plans had been put on ice earlier this year until companies had more clarity on the tariff levels for Mexico and other countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
And, she said, her work will soon be be put on ice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
The organs were put on ice and transported to Cambridge, where they were placed in the machine to be "reconditioned" before transplant.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024
After it is cooked, turn into a bowl; put on ice until cold; add to salad just before serving.
From Recipes Tried and True by Presbyterian Ladies' Aid
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