thaw slowly
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to melt or unfreeze gradually
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- The frozen ground will thaw slowly as spring approaches.
- We left the chicken in the fridge to thaw slowly overnight.
- After the power outage, the ice in the freezer began to thaw slowly.
- The diplomat hoped that relations between the two nations would thaw slowly after the peace talks.
- It's best to allow frozen vegetables to thaw slowly to maintain their texture.
- Her initial coldness towards him started to thaw slowly after his sincere apology.
- The large block of ice was expected to thaw slowly over several days.
- Even with the heater on, the pipes continued to thaw slowly.
- The tension in the room began to thaw slowly as they found common ground.
- For optimal results, let the frozen meat thaw slowly in the refrigerator.