chilling

Example Sentences

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Shepard said the potential new law could be applied unevenly, and the language could have a chilling effect on investigative journalism.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

Fifa offical Heimo Schirgi said: "The NJ Transit current pricing model will have a chilling effect."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

He said those chilling words shouldn’t be taken literally, according to a recording shared with the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Trey and Zion start squawking, chilling, goofing around.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes