chilling

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Gomez added that while attempts to pull licenses border on folly, Carr’s threats and attacks on the media can create a chilling effect and erode the public’s confidence in the press.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

She said that exposing sex-crime victims “can also have a chilling effect on other people being willing to come forward.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The covert appeal of shows like “Lore” and “My Favorite Murder” is their chilling sonic atmosphere.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Sally eventually made the decision to confront one of the visitors, and what she learned was chilling.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

In the late afternoon Wenamon came into the shop and glided in his chilling, catlike way toward the statue base Gebu was measuring.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw