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
In fact—and here is the chilling part—they didn’t act much like human hackers at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 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
The weather beyond the train windows was as patchy as it had been all summer; they passed through stretches of the chilling mist, then out into weak, clear sunlight.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
