on deck

Example Sentences

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The few remaining barrels were being rolled to the open hatch to be hefted on deck by a handful of waiting men in their haphazard blanket and coal soot disguises.

From Literature

Shortly after enduring a series of winter storms that damaged roads and flooded businesses, Southern Californians may be pleased to learn that blue skies and toasty temperatures are on deck as possible record-setting heat sweeps into the region this week.

From Los Angeles Times

As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.

From Los Angeles Times

“Here I was thinking, ‘Well, Ohtani’s on deck, so he doesn’t want to walk him.’

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times