Example Sentences

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When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze's "tremendous coldness" was described as "chilling to see" at the last Winter Olympics, it may have been hard to imagine her returning to her sport's biggest stage.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The then-head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, said after that she had faced "tremendous coldness" from the other athletes.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Her own newfound understanding of maternal responsibilities also gave her more empathy for Vanessa’s character, even though she had to play Julie’s initial coldness to her mom.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

We can’t know whether this narrative reset will align with our expanding rejection of empathy or push against that coldness.

From Salon • May 26, 2025

The coldness of it was bracing, but otherwise it tasted bright and sweet with a bitter kick to it.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu