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cold shoulder

[kohld shohl-der] / ˈkoʊld ˈʃoʊl dər /






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Macron made the call during an international space summit held in Paris this week, which was shown the cold shoulder by several US companies including SpaceX and Blue Origin.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Other previously widely beloved comedians considered shoo-ins to host award shows now get the cold shoulder from audiences.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

Sure, in public, some executives may give him the cold shoulder, but when he’s in small meetings, or dealing with executives one-on-one, he says the vibe is excitement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026

“Yellowstone” and “Marshals” star Luke Grimes recently told podcaster Joe Rogan that he’s gotten the cold shoulder after moving to the Big Sky State with his family.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026

I was prepared for his wrath, but the cold shoulder stings more.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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