be cold

Example Sentences

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“The fact that . . . we are almost certainly safe from a fiery death in a Big Crunch has turned out to be cold comfort,” she writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

“How do you do, my dear? I am afraid you have had a tedious ride; John drives so slowly; you must be cold, come to the fire.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë