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chilly

[chil-ee] / ˈtʃɪl i /




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Water aerobics was thankfully in the indoor pool, but it was chilly getting out of the water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I was perplexed to read Mr. Oluseyi’s explanation for why stargazing can be a chilly experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Periods of dry and sunny weather are on the cards for most of the UK this weekend before chilly Arctic air sends temperatures falling into the single digits next week.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Along the California coast, this month is typically associated with “May gray,” persistent gray skies that keep temperatures relatively chilly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Something flutters inside me as I think about that chilly November day, facing hundreds of people, including my family, friends, and community members, and singing my guts out.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan




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