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This essentially condenses the air, forming clouds at the surface that could reduce visibility to less than a mile.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026 -
That rising air cools, and water vapor condenses.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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The luxury retailer, weighed down by debt, is under pressure as consumers shift their shopping habits and competition stiffens.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The schedule stiffens over the final four with Green Bay and Jacksonville at home, a Christmas night game at Kansas City and then Week 18 at home against the Los Angeles Chargers.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Nov. 2025
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As temperature rises, these vibrations intensify, creating a more chaotic, more resistant barrier that paradoxically hardens the metal’s surface against high-speed stress.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the product hardens, strengthens, and smooths brittle, peeling nails.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the water freezes and expands, the road surface weakens, which causes potholes to form.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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The data likely solidifies the Federal Reserve staying on hold with interest rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unlike clay, which solidifies into a dense block when frozen, the soil in this area is predominantly sand.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Thickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickens. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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