out cold

Example Sentences

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One minute you’re talking, the next you’re out cold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026

Just when it seems that B.J. is out cold, his eyes fly open and he reaches, grabs, twists.

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

Liam was also still out cold, and no amount of shaking was able to stir him up into consciousness.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken