chills
Example Sentences
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The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
That sent chills down the spines of Motor City executives who fretted—fairly perhaps—about safety and their pecking order in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Wind chills were as cold as -36C, which can cause frostbite to set in in as little as 10 minutes.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
"This action sets a dangerous precedent. It chills private companies' ability to engage frankly with the government about appropriate uses of their technology," Givens added.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
The cool air chills the beads of sweat on my skin, making my teeth chatter.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
