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
The large fan blasting out cold air is a glorious relief after the intensive training sessions carried out under the gaze of manager Gareth Southgate and assistant Steve Holland at the 12,000-capacity Saoud Abdulrahman Stadium.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2022
A quick peek ’round the far side of the bed revealed Simon out cold on the floor.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
