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cold-blooded

[kohld-bluhd-id] / ˈkoʊldˈblʌd ɪd /


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The cold-blooded odds-layers have rarely bought into the Hearts fairytale, most of them reckoning that Celtic would come good in the end.

From BBC May 13, 2026

Vladimir Putin’s understanding of world affairs is cold-blooded, but also rational enough on its own terms.

From Salon Apr. 12, 2026

"Insects are cold-blooded, so they are at the mercy of external temperatures," said Northwestern's Marco Gallio, who led the study.

From Science Daily Mar. 26, 2026

They were cold-blooded, for one thing, and probably resembled lizards.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 10, 2026

I’d never forget the cold-blooded look in Luno’s eyes when he saw us standing in Dusty’s ticket shack.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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