Example Sentences

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The analytical coldness of his decisionmaking often perplexed and infuriated Churchill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze's "tremendous coldness" was described as "chilling to see" at the last Winter Olympics, it may have been hard to imagine her returning to her sport's biggest stage.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The then-head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, said after that she had faced "tremendous coldness" from the other athletes.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

At least as I perceive it, there’s a strange coldness that wasn’t here before, ironic given how hot it is in the dog days of summer.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Harry could hear its rattling breath; he felt clammy coldness stealing over him, but knew what he had to do.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling