cold-blooded

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"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

Put a cold-blooded spin on it and “Sinners” is now the biggest loser in Oscars history, ceding 12 of its 16 record-breaking nominations to other films.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

At the heart of it, I believe this is a simple, straightforward, cold-blooded quest for power.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2025

It was a useful reminder that all men, even the most seemingly cold-blooded, have a core of decency, and that if their heart is touched, they are capable of changing.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela