chill

Example Sentences

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On March 18, Dakar called for an international investigation into "allegations of corruption within the CAF leadership" in a statement that sent a chill through Morocco.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Advocacy groups including Equal Rights Advocates, Child USA and Sanctuary for Families have backed her efforts, warning that allowing retaliatory defamation claims to proceed could chill survivors from coming forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

They glittered in gold platform heels, black and tan powersuits, and fur-lined wool dresses for the winter chill lingering in Washington.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

I'd like to just relax for a few years, just play some golf, chill out with my family.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

But when it was bedtime and Miranda’s mom came into the room to say good night, she said some words that sent a chill up my spine.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney