chilling

Example Sentences

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If Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” seems to crop up more often than his other plays, it’s probably because of the enigmatic hold the chilling title character has on actresses and audiences alike.

From Los Angeles Times

"This has had a chilling effect on my ability to conduct public interest journalism with source relationships damaged and, in some cases, destroyed."

From BBC

In his comments, he explained why refunds will be nothing but a dream for the average American — and those comments were chilling.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, rival firms—those in the same sectors but without Washington ties—face a chilling effect.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the repression had an initial chilling effect on the demonstrations, it also gave Iranians another reason to oppose their theocratic rulers.

From The Wall Street Journal