out cold
Example Sentences
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On one outing near Carter’s home in central Illinois, a flying carp knocked his friend out cold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The new study shows that dark matter does not necessarily need to start out cold.
From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026
Canadian Delaney Irving, 19, won the women's race, despite rolling across the finish line out cold.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023
Coming off a 20-point victory over the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Monday, the Clippers started out cold.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2022
Guy was out cold again, baby Afro pressed all up against the window, mouth wide open.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
