chills

Example Sentences

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Wiseman said the solar eclipse was particularly poignant: "I'm actually in chills right now just thinking about it, my palms are sweating."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Recently, Disney handed part of its dream factory over to OpenAI and its Sora video app, a deal that sent chills through the industry.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

That sent chills down the spines of Motor City executives who fretted—fairly perhaps—about safety and their pecking order in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Wind chills were as cold as -36C, which can cause frostbite to set in in as little as 10 minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The creeptastic night before still lingered in her mind, but the music kept the chills at bay.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older