the cold shoulder
Example Sentences
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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
When the media personality finally worked up the courage to quit, he said Banks gave him the cold shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
Now, however, she is getting the cold shoulder from Republican colleagues.
From Salon • May 10, 2024
Ravi and I sulked and gave Father the cold shoulder for a week.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
