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Recent Examples of snowy
Snowfall began Tuesday evening and continued into the early hours of Wednesday morning, producing yet another snowy scene for tristate-area residents to wake up to.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
The typically snowy city should record two feet of snow by this point in the season but has barely picked up 7 inches since December.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
The snowy weather was not only limited to California.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The ministry posted several videos from the rescue operation, including one showing fishermen walking on snowy ice away from the rescuers.
—Reuters, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
The typically snowy city should record two feet of snow by this point in the season but has barely picked up 7 inches since December.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
The snowy weather was not only limited to California.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The ministry posted several videos from the rescue operation, including one showing fishermen walking on snowy ice away from the rescuers.
—Reuters, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowy
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In Uganda, the national government has stopped spraying insecticide and distributing bed nets to pregnant women and young kids; during the country’s next rainy season, which spans from March to May, malaria cases and deaths may spike.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Northern California did have a wet start to the rainy season but also experienced a dry January.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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A couple driving on Evansville Avenue in Meriden around 11 a.m. on Saturday reportedly spotted something grey in a pile of snow just past the Markham Airport on the north side of the road next to the large field of solar panels.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Dishwasher-Safe Items There are obvious no-nos, such as electronic kitchen gear, but Bovard says that there are other products that have grey areas.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Resting near the top of a utility pole, the majestic bird was impossible to miss, with that telltale snow-white plumage.—
Jamie Siebrase,
The Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2025
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Beyoncé, 43, brought major holiday spirit — and Cowboy Carter vibes — to the football event, arriving on horseback and performing in a snow-white cowboy hat and sparkly white cowgirl outfit.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
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February 25, 1909: The Gordon Hat $3.00 in blue, brown, pearl, gray, steel or black.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the gray kangaroos used by the scientists aren’t endangered, many other Australian marsupials are—and the researchers hope their findings can help those at-risk species.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Matching the mood of the evening, many guests opted to wear darker and neutral tones—though that didn’t preclude them from dynamic fashion moments.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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MoffettNathanson downgrades Roblox to sell from neutral The firm says Roblox shares have run too far too fast.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Abstract Tips Using one of spring’s hottest nail colors, Michelle creates a curved striped ombré look that slowly fades into a soft pale pink at the base.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Second place: An exam cram in green Saumya Khandelwal, India Saumya Khandelwal The green in this photo is what hits you first — the dress, the wall and then maybe the small pale rectangle on the screen.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Folk-rock and psychedelia would make Peter, Paul and Mary sound pallid and precious, although nostalgia sustained them through a later reunion career.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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The company, which relies heavily on sales in mainland China where Arc’teryx and Salomon are especially popular, suffered from fears of weak consumer demand given the pallid state of the Chinese economy.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
24 Nov. 2024
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“Snowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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