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

Alex Hartley has been "shocked" at being given "the cold shoulder" by England players during the Women's Ashes because of comments the former spinner made about the team's fitness.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

All five living presidents and former presidents attended the funeral, but the list of people who gave the Carter critic the cold shoulder and those with open arms did not follow party lines.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

Neal Brose's been giving me the cold shoulder this term, but today he called out, “What'll it be, Jace?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell