chill

Example Sentences

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Authorities thought they had started to chill the tank on Friday but later learned that the temperature was increasing by a degree an hour, boosting pressure and increasing the threat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

In the meantime, the chill on the bench is real, as is the fear.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Paul John Dykes, from A Celtic State of Mind podcast, believes O'Neill "should go and chill out and just enjoy retirement" at the end of the season.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“And it’s just funny, of course, no—good writers do this, so chill out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

When he turned to me, a chill raced so quickly across my back and shoulders, I actually looked beside me to see if a mouse had scurried out the bottom of my petticoats.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan