conked

Example Sentences

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The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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

In some neighborhoods, toilets don’t flush because sewage plants have conked out.

From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2021

“And how. You really conked out,” Lane said.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger