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  • It seems almost cruel for a band with the name Alma Tropicalia to play during this season of 10-degree wind chills and winter storm watches.

    Nightlife Agenda Fritz Hahn 2011

  • And that figure drops with each 10-degree interval.

    Do Ejections Rise With the Mercury? 2011

  • According to Yale physicist Robert Adair, fly balls travel about four feet less for every 10-degree drop in temperature.

    Teixeira May Just Hate Cold Weather 2011

  • A door latch malfunctioned in 10-degree weather and it took nearly an hour to unload her.

    Dead Kitten Owner Offered $50 Plus Air Fare AP 2011

  • Starting from home on a 10-degree morning, the car showed 20 miles remaining, but after 8 miles it dropped into "turtle" mode, losing power and soon running slower and slower until it crept at what seemed barely above walking speed the last mile to our facility.

    Second drive: 2011 Nissan Leaf - Going out on a limb 2011

  • As a result, the coldest temperature expected in the city is now 5 degrees, a 10-degree shift that puts the local climate on par with Raleigh, N.C.

    Growing Warmer, Growing Earlier Eric Holthaus 2012

  • "The entire apartment is at a 10-degree angle," said Mr. Kace, who, along with his roommate, Alex Baumel , another company founder, has since moved to more spacious digs, while remaining in Jersey City.

    Jerky Ivy Leaguers Ralph Gardner Jr. 2011

  • Five hours in 10-degree weather and wind while giving people an idea of how to throw a curling rock got to be a little cold (ha ha), though it went extremely well.

    Shooting the rock: Village is vibrant, curling is underway 2010

  • The map—widely used as a guide to what areas are suitable for a plant—is divided into zones based on the average lowest winter temperature, in 10-degree increments.

    Plant-Zone Map a Boon to Growers Bart Ziegler 2012

  • A door latch malfunctioned in 10-degree weather and it took nearly an hour to unload her.

    Dead Kitten Owner Offered $50 Plus Air Fare AP 2011

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