chilling

Example Sentences

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The first dish— already chilling in the fridge—is a bowlful of watermelon, feta cheese, and citrusy dressing.

From Literature

My City of Ruins’ in particular, with its images of rain, wind and empty streets — punctuated by the repeated ‘rise up!’ — was chilling and cathartic.”

From Salon

Critics argue that the campaign amounts to retribution and will have a chilling effect on free speech.

From Barron's

When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze's "tremendous coldness" was described as "chilling to see" at the last Winter Olympics, it may have been hard to imagine her returning to her sport's biggest stage.

From BBC

"Let's say a song comes on - Zombie by The Cranberries - and everyone is singing along, everyone. There's no ego - just everyone chilling, having a good time."

From BBC