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
"Having to go out in the dark every time the generator conked out."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
Eduardo told me they couldn’t handle the rent on a $650 backyard unit in Lynwood, so they moved into their Honda Accord, which conked out six months ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2023
I had to replace an air conditioner motor that just couldn’t keep up and conked out.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 8, 2023
“And how. You really conked out,” Lane said.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
