cold feet

Example Sentences

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It may well get cold feet and remove the line item before the bill makes it to a vote.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Mubi spent $12 million in 2024 to buy “The Substance” after its original distributor, Universal Pictures, got cold feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

There has been no public indication so far that sponsors are getting cold feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

With the market suddenly getting cold feet over artificial intelligence, investors have been snapping up shares of long-neglected staples stocks.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Anya struggled to her cold feet, eyes wide as smoke began to seep through the floorboards into the cellar.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack