chilling
Example Sentences
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He’s both charming and chilling, expertly using a near-imperceptible shift in expression or tone to keep the audience on their toes.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 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
One can imagine a slow drip of consumer horror stories having a chilling effect on people’s interest in Muse-like apps.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Maybe him and Tupac were really chilling somewhere together.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
