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chilling

[chil-ing] / ˈtʃɪl ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
frightening
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Chilling surveillance footage shows the moment he approaches: “Excuse me, ma’am,” he says politely, his tone disarming.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2025

His role in the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina saw him being named among Bafta's "Breakthrough Brits" in 2019.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2024

Chilling rain, swirling gray clouds and blustery winds rolled into Southern California on Sunday as what was anticipated as the strongest storm of the season promised near-record rainfall and flash flooding through Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024

On Dec. 15, exactly a month after the barge washed up on English Bay, the board erected a temporary “Barge Chilling Beach” sign.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2022

He found ’twas mad to taunt the Heavenly Power, Chilling the Maenad breast Kindled with Bacchic fire, and with annoy Angering the Muse that in the flute hath joy.

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles




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