chills
Example Sentences
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Two categories stood out as particularly deserving of further investigation: reproductive symptoms, including changes in menstrual cycles, and problems involving body temperature, such as chills and hot flashes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
“I had chills and shivers up and down my spine. It’s another puzzle in the Ice Age saga that we can put into place.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Perhaps the production was so focused on making sure all the actors looked pallid, and every scene lifeless, that they forgot to add the thrills and chills.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
The chills expanded nationally, then internationally, as the Bulls’ mystique grew and the NBA’s popularity exploded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Oh, no.. Creepy is like spiders and rats and, you know, things that make chills run down your spine. You’re just....difficult,” said Gregor, trying to be honest but not flat-out rude.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
