hit the deck

Example Sentences

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Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

Taylor couldn't afford a knockdown and almost hit the deck in the final moments after some big shots from Cameron.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

There was a tense moment in the fifth when Tatis hit the deck on a high-and-tight pitch from Joe Kelly that hit the knob of the bat and sent it flying.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

In a frantic final round, with both boxers looking to land the telling blow, Fury hit the deck from a Paul jab.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2023

Dry like leaves, rattling as it hit the deck.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi