It was like she came to life after a long winter.

Prices were high in a city running low of everything after a long winter.

After a difficult winter in 1870-71, the community began to thrive.

"But then after last winter the house wasn't done, so we decided we'd get married when the bathroom was in place."

How to check for life in a plant or tree after a tough winter.

Her smile was like brilliant sun after a cold winter.

He subsequently lost 90 percent of his plants after a cold winter.

After such a wet winter, no one really wants more rain.

But it was a sunny day after a long, dark winter.

"Today I've seen much more business, it's about time after a long winter," he said.