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

Watts was passing out cold drinks, sweatshirts and more at a Brooklyn Homes community event Wednesday afternoon.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

Canadian Delaney Irving, 19, won the women's race, despite rolling across the finish line out cold.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023

I opened my eyes and saw the dog was out cold, his head was lolling up ’gainst my side.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis