chilling

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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

Anyone who has spent any time in the digital agora will know the chilling feeling of seeing some supposedly secret thing about yourself suddenly reflected in a targeted advertisement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The change raised immediate legal concerns and, advocates say, contributed to a chilling effect, with some eligible households opting not to participate.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“Well, you’re going,” Bull said, his voice chilling into ultimatum.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy