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Recent Examples of cold feet
The $10 billion that Cursor keeps even if the deal doesn’t happen looks, to my traditional M&A reporter brain, like the largest breakup fee on record (a smart move, given Musk’s penchant for getting cold feet).
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
But Borgli isn’t just delivering a biting satire on the ultimate case of cold feet.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
Did OpenAI’s discontinuation of Sora force Disney out of the deal, or did Disney get cold feet first?
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 Mar. 2026
And Indonesia isn’t the only country getting cold feet.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cold feet
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
But Borgli isn’t just delivering a biting satire on the ultimate case of cold feet.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
Did OpenAI’s discontinuation of Sora force Disney out of the deal, or did Disney get cold feet first?
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 Mar. 2026
And Indonesia isn’t the only country getting cold feet.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cold feet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold feet
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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The prosecutor’s office, taking a fresh look at the murder, learned the lead investigator shared those doubts.
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Caicedo has made a name for himself as a regular starter for Chelsea in recent years — and his appearance in the Champions League leaves no doubt about his experience in high stakes matches.
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With a place in the World Cup’s knockout round already secured as group winners, the only suspense hinged on whether star Christian Pulisic would return from a calf injury suffered in the opening game.
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Spoiled by their success A wide-open primary for governor without a debate sucks the suspense out of the room.
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Only rush-hour traffic and $20 tacos inspire the same level of dread.
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The long and painful rehab would have interfered with his writing; the dread of leaving behind an incomplete manuscript outweighed the benefit of a few extra months.
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On TikTok and Telegram, the group's original content leans into teenage angst, femininity and traditional gender roles.
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There’s already angst in the party, and glee among Republicans, that the trio will use their new clout to spotlight issues that divide Democrats.
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Sore from the torment of her family’s banishment, Espinoza feels the pulse of current events.
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Many a knave is rich, sleek, and honored, while the just man is poor, hated, and in torment.
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With each encounter, the mystery of Molineux’s whereabouts mounts, though the sense of foreboding is cut by the comedy of our hero’s haplessness.
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The six-minute quasi-title track works as a centerpiece, its compressed qanun (a stringed Middle Eastern instrument, played here by the acclaimed Syrian musician Maya Youssef) looping in the background as electronic pulses, foreboding pianos, and disembodied voices swirl around the mix.
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Two stunning second-round upsets happen at Wimbledon as former champion Maria Sharapova and two-time runner-up Andy Roddick are ousted.
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In 2022, Renard coached Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets by defeating Argentina in group play.
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“Cold feet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20feet. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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