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

Some found that shocking but that's how it is when a fighter gets knocked out cold.

From BBC • May 8, 2024

Top players getting blasted out of playoff series is nothing new, predating even the late Pat Quinn knocking Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr out cold 54 years ago with a borderline bodycheck to the chin.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Your dad won’t be out cold in the La-Z-Boy in front of every Orioles game now.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

Guy was out cold again, baby Afro pressed all up against the window, mouth wide open.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña