Example Sentences

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The spat led to a legal showdown with the Pentagon -- although the tensions have since thawed somewhat.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Then, up to seven days later, when the brain tissue was thawed, the neurons inside not only survived—but also remained functional and able to exchange electrical signals again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Relations thawed with a Jan. 7 phone call between the leaders, in which they agreed to meet in person.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

A yellow warning for ice covers large parts of Wales until midday on Saturday as partially thawed snow refreezes, accompanied by wintry showers and freezing fog.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Because Gau’s frostbitten feet had been thawed at Camp Two, he could no longer walk or even stand, so Breashears, Athans, and I agreed that the Taiwanese climber should be the one to go.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer