chilling
Example Sentences
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Shudder presents director Nicholas Pineda’s found-footage film about security guards at an old institution with a chilling past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The prosecution opposed the disclosures, saying they would have a "chilling effect" on the lone juror.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
The chilling encounter was captured in a surveillance camera recording that has racked up more than 2.3 million views on social media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The artists argued that Macklemore's removal represented a chilling effect on free speech.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
As the chilling reports continued, everyone was astounded.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
