chilling

Example Sentences

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However, tropical fruits such as mangoes are sensitive to chilling injury when temperatures become too low.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Kerry Washington, “Imperfect Women” “It’s a shame that Hulu’s chilling true-crime series ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ isn’t getting much attention this awards season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

And the truly chilling part is how quickly Washington has adapted to it.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

"Having to relive it numerous times over the last 10 years, it's very chilling - but getting this point where there's justice being served, it's a good feeling."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Her cold fingers pressed my skin, chilling me to the bone.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn