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While Asia is especially reliant on the strait for its supply needs, analysts say a “sequential” shock to global oil supplies is on deck for next month.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Counting her out — or anyone else who has a weird semi-flop on deck after a great film — would be a mistake.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

All hands on deck for the freewheeling, free-scoring French, the ultimate test in northern hemisphere rugby - if they can manage to get out of their tiny dressing room, that is.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Batting ninth, with Shohei Ohtani on deck, Rojas stepped into the box with the goal of getting to first base.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

There were twenty-three crew members aboard, a few on deck but most still asleep in their bunks.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin