out cold

Example Sentences

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The new study shows that dark matter does not necessarily need to start out cold.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026

Some found that shocking but that's how it is when a fighter gets knocked out cold.

From BBC • May 8, 2024

Your dad won’t be out cold in the La-Z-Boy in front of every Orioles game now.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

Glass lets in light and keeps out cold.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022

He pointed to the loudmouthed thief that Celaena wanted to knock out cold.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas