chilling
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of chilling
Example Sentences
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And the truly chilling part is how quickly Washington has adapted to it.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The decision highlights China’s willingness to use economic weapons, chilling foreign companies and Chinese firms seeking capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
We were all just chilling, vibing, laughing, so she got up, went over to the decks, and started ripping a nasty drum-and-bass set.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
“The fears that ICE would raid shows didn’t really materialize, but there is a chilling effect,” said Andy Gensler, editor of the touring-biz trade bible Pollstar.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
But for me, the most chilling aspect here is the automatic feel to it all.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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