chilling
Example Sentences
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Mayor Karen Bass, who said last week the case could have a chilling effect on others who sought to expose misconduct within the LAPD’s ranks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
That the film also had gruesome practical effects, brilliant lead performances and an unforgettably chilling score helped, too.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
He is now ready to offload his Southern California home, with hopes that its chilling past won’t scare potential buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
At 39, when he should be chilling a pickleball court outside Fort Lauderdale, he’s amid one of the most age-defiant performances in sports history, leading his team to the brink of his second consecutive title.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Her cold fingers pressed my skin, chilling me to the bone.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
