chilling
Example Sentences
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New detectives were assigned to the case after Mathipa's death, triggering a chilling message from special forces, that made its way to the police's Criminal Intelligence division.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Hinterhäuser is also an insightful pianist, and he joined baritone Matthias Goerne in a chilling performance of Schubert’s existential song cycle, “Winterreise.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
That the film also had gruesome practical effects, brilliant lead performances and an unforgettably chilling score helped, too.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
An academic paper raises a chilling new concern about assisted suicide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
I think about that horrible, chilling little smile she gave me when I saw her outside the Hipwells’ house.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
