out cold
Example Sentences
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The new study shows that dark matter does not necessarily need to start out cold.
From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026
"I was knocked out cold and then after a couple of minutes you come around," he says.
From BBC • May 8, 2024
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
But nearly always it gushed out, cold and clean and lovely.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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