hit the deck

Example Sentences

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He hit the deck again in the 12th round, but the referee ruled it a slip and Kelly rallied to end the strongest at the final bell.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

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

The black gun hit the deck, its grip fracturing on impact.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee