cooldown
noun
cool·down
ˈkül-ˌdau̇n 
: the act or an instance of allowing physiological activity to return to normal gradually after strenuous exercise by engaging in less strenuous exercise
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Tenacity: Bonus damage increased from 25% to 40% Effect duration increased from 10 to 15 seconds
The cooldown was removed
Grim Determination:
Increased bonus damage from 10% to 15%.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
With Bill Belichick set to prowl the sidelines again after a brief post-Pats cooldown period, the 72-year-old mastermind joins an elite club of former head coaches who’ve used media as a launching pad for a return trip to the X’s and O’s.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Hero-type creatures can have abilities with cooldowns.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Cooldown reduced from 180 to 90 seconds The perk no longer goes on cooldown when a player has a full pack of equipment
Unmatched Zeal:
Health regeneration bonus increased from 5% to 20%
Perk now works against Terminus-level enemies as well.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
With Bill Belichick set to prowl the sidelines again after a brief post-Pats cooldown period, the 72-year-old mastermind joins an elite club of former head coaches who’ve used media as a launching pad for a return trip to the X’s and O’s.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Hero-type creatures can have abilities with cooldowns.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Cooldown reduced from 180 to 90 seconds The perk no longer goes on cooldown when a player has a full pack of equipment
Unmatched Zeal:
Health regeneration bonus increased from 5% to 20%
Perk now works against Terminus-level enemies as well.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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