broken ice
Americannoun
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Potential jurors described a variety of experiences with the fast-food giant, from frustration with broken ice cream machines to complaints about food that was too hot or too cold.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023
CFD Marine Unit Chief Jason Lach told the station that the man was "more than 1,000 feet offshore on broken ice" and that crews had been hitting patches of open water.
From Fox News • Feb. 4, 2022
As I got closer, I could see that there were stretches of broken ice and slush.
From Nature • Aug. 25, 2015
According to the Guardian, a pilot flying over the spot reported seeing open water, scattered equipment, and a lone sled-dog sitting on the broken ice.
From Slate • May 7, 2015
Once Bran and Jojen and Hodor were safely settled, Meera fetched back some chunks of broken ice for them to suck on.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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