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cold shoulder

[kohld shohl-der] / ˈkoʊld ˈʃoʊl dər /






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Annika Freden, associate professor in political science at Lund University, said Kristersson could expect to get the cold shoulder from the centre.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

Mid-sized formats, meanwhile, are getting the cold shoulder, Rennie said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 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

But I've been given the cold shoulder ever since - not by everyone, but a few individuals, coaches and players.

From BBC Jan. 21, 2025

I know I shouldn’t give her the cold shoulder.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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