freezing
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- freezingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of freezing
Example Sentences
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In January, coal generation soared again as a winter storm brought freezing temperatures to much of the country and natural-gas prices rose.
When we visited the set on a recent freezing afternoon in Paju city, just north of Seoul, filming was moving at breakneck speed.
From BBC
Many scientists and drug companies are trying to find ways to make the body behave as if it is cold, triggering thermogenesis without ice baths or freezing temperatures.
From Science Daily
Stasevska has made it her mission to raise funds — more than 250,000 euros to date — to provide basic supplies particularly for children and elders who are without power and huddling in freezing cold homes.
From Los Angeles Times
Limited resources and extreme weather hampered police efforts, with searchers hindered by heavy rainfall, freezing conditions and snow.
From BBC
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