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

Poirier was out cold as referee Herb Dean jumped in to prevent any further damage and Gaethje was soon back-flipping off the top of the octagon.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 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

I kept my eyes closed, acting like I was out cold.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis