put on ice
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A planned role as King Herod in a production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was put on ice.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Apple has plans to release its own competitor wearable, although the rollout is being put on ice given the controversy around Meta’s glasses.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Huang made the remarks late in January 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. 20, 2026
Moving abroad would put on ice any ambitions to play for England.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
Pour into a two-quart mould, which has been lined with sponge cake, and put on ice to harden.
From Miss Parloa's New Cook Book by Maria Parloa
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