Winter's icy grip held the land in its frosty embrace.
Meaning: It was very cold in the winter and the land was covered in ice.
Choice of Words: Winter is the coldest season of the year. Icy means covered in ice. Grip means a hold or grasp. Held means to keep or have something in a place. Land is the part of the Earth's surface that is not covered by water. Frosty means very cold. Embrace means to hug or hold someone tightly.
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