on deck
Example Sentences
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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
Earnings from two major software giants are also on deck this week.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 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
As I stand on deck, not knowing what to do, I watch the sails shred then heal, shred then heal above me, the scars on the fabric becoming as thick as the ratline ropes.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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