out cold

Example Sentences

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On one outing near Carter’s home in central Illinois, a flying carp knocked his friend out cold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The new study shows that dark matter does not necessarily need to start out cold.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026

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

I pass out cold for an hour or two, then I wake, sick with fear, sick with myself.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins