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chilly

[chil-ee] / ˈtʃɪl i /




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But on a bright chilly morning in a Toronto area -- one of three districts holding special elections next week to fill parliamentary seats -- some said Carney's sparkling credentials had not delivered tangible results.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

But it could certainly be a precursor of the wet, chilly and windy weather the region may see more of this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Sal quietly seethes with irritation at Sonny’s misbegotten machinations, his chilly demeanor suggesting a tense and potentially dangerous volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

However, the chilly spell isn't expected to last long, with temperatures forecast to gradually recover as we move into next weekend.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Akira’s feet went out from under her on the slick pool bottom instead, and—SPLASH—she got dunked in the chilly water.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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