conk out
Example Sentences
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It could be the cells in the body reach a critical number of mutations and then conk out.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2022
Apple won’t say how many months of use or charge cycles AirPod batteries can withstand, but some owners have reported they conk out as soon as 18 months.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2019
They’d be fairly likely to conk out from boredom before the 5-year-old pilots in.
From Slate • Aug. 24, 2018
When your appliances conk out, you can save water with Energy Star-rated washers or dishwashers, which use about half as much water.
From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2018
“Uh, Shay, you’re pretty sure our boards aren’t suddenly going to conk out, right?” she called softly.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
