chill

Example Sentences

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In the 1960s, these same tactics were reused by Southern states to chill the Civil Rights Movement.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The capybaras, chill as ever, barely acknowledged the train.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Everybody seems pretty chill, nobody’s on edge or trying to cause me trouble or anything.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Then, the sight that would have sent a chill up the spine of every Hearts fan - referee John Beaton stopping dead in his tracks with his finger to his ear.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The words gave my uncle an awful chill.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney