conked
Example Sentences
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May and June were exceedingly dry, the main water pump conked out regularly, the roof of the ladies’ room caved in and the pro shop needed more scorecards, which are surprisingly expensive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
A fly ball conked Angels right fielder Jo Adell on the head and bounced over the fence for a home run, reminding fans of José Canseco’s similar gaffe 33 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
"Having to go out in the dark every time the generator conked out."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
I had to replace an air conditioner motor that just couldn’t keep up and conked out.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 8, 2023
On the way I was so hungry from not eating while conked out on the airplane that I begged for rice.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
