be cold

Example Sentences

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That might be cold comfort to Americans who are still struggling to pay their bills.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

After their failure, Tessa is reprogrammed to be cold and callous, trained to finish the job at any cost, even if it means destroying the love between her and Thia.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Weather could be a significant factor here, and this game figures to be cold.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

"There seems to be a clear divide of people waiting until the absolute last minute or people who are just like, 'Yeah, no, I'm not gonna be cold in my own house.'"

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

It tends to be cold outside when it snows; those two factors are positively correlated.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt