chilling

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And the truly chilling part is how quickly Washington has adapted to it.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

In an essay last Thursday in Stars and Stripes, Smith described being fired in terms that were impersonal, precise and chilling.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The fine was issued by the Office for Students, the regulator of England's universities, over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy which it said had a "chilling" effect on free speech.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The decision highlights China’s willingness to use economic weapons, chilling foreign companies and Chinese firms seeking capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Her cold fingers pressed my skin, chilling me to the bone.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn