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were chilling
  • past progressive of chill.

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In her experience, she also noticed that none of the comedians on the bill were chilling backstage.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

The US subsidies were "chilling" for UK electric vehicle production, John Neil, who runs the car parts and logistics firm said.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023

Yet as they let out their sails, turning back toward Annapolis, both boys looked as comfortable as if they were chilling on a couch.

From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2022

They were chilling; I have a picture of them saved on my secret wedding Pinterest board.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2020

The stories from the southern half were chilling, in magnitude if not in particulars.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead