chilling

Example Sentences

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And the truly chilling part is how quickly Washington has adapted to it.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Having it look exactly like things that then happened on the news, that was chilling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"Having to relive it numerous times over the last 10 years, it's very chilling - but getting this point where there's justice being served, it's a good feeling."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

A towering performance that is also impressively contoured, Lithgow’s portrayal of dyspeptic British author Roald Dahl infuses Mark Rosenblatt’s drama with chilling mystery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Even so, a bricklayer named George Bowman found the experience of working for Holmes somewhat chilling.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson