the depth of winter

noun

: the middle of winter : the coldest part of winter

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Even in the depths of winter, plant diseases can spread from plant to plant on dirty garden tools. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 Valentine's Day serves as a little pocket of joy in the depths of winter. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 The Snow Moon marks a time of renewal in the depths of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 30 Jan. 2026 In the depths of winter, brisk daytime walks can end fireside at quaint countryside pubs with great local food, while dark skies at night offer some of the world’s best stargazing. Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 For the cover of the January 26, 2026, issue, the cartoonist Adrian Tomine depicted a scene that New Yorkers often encounter in the depths of winter. Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026 Nonetheless, residents spoke of the huge challenges of living without power in the depths of winter. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026 Not even in the depths of winter. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Dim sunlight smudges skies for only a few hours in the depth of winter. Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025

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