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deck

[dek] / dɛk /


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“You get a sense it’s all hands on deck for some families,” says Keith Wolf, managing partner of recruiting firm Murray Resources in Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

The massive deck around the swimming pools has grown rough in places.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

The State Department has described it as "an unfortunate error" caused when a team member "hurriedly altered" the slide deck before the event.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

This would streamline decisions, prioritize high-yield partnerships, attract experienced talent and improve access to capital, according to a pitch deck that JPMorgan helped prepare for FIFA, which was reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Pain momentarily fogged my brain, and I sat down hard on the wooden deck of the boat.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

If he had amassed the same number of records, skateboard decks or vintage gaming consoles — all fire hazards — would he have gotten the same eviction warning?

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

With the World Cup to be played on the hard decks of South Africa and Zimbabwe, England will likely persist with three outright fast bowlers with the support of Curran.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Dominic Tsoi drove from Orange County to spin at the open decks hosted by the DJ collective Helipad Society.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

These decks were luxury goods used to impress those accustomed to luxury, a taste of which we get through objects like a gilded coffer and a handsomely carved ivory box.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The Mary Rose was a four-masted ship with a hold and four main decks.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

A few rows away, Hernandez, the El Pasoan decked in a black Mexican jersey, was slapping high-fives with strangers around him.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Fans who had come decked out in full Pitbull attire told BBC Newsbeat they were feeling "sweaty and bald" but "amazing" as they basked in highs of 32C in London.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

He pushes past marching bands with their instruments held high and parade spectators decked out in red, white and blue regalia.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

That night Vasquez rolled up to the Hollywood Dave & Buster’s, decked out in a suit.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

In the center stood an enormous bed, decked with brightly dyed blankets.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

A City of Edinburgh Council report later found a previous building survey carried out in May 2022 identified a series of issues, including "combustible cladding and insulation, combustible decking and internal fire-stopping issues".

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and upgraded decking, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Texas-style,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch Feb. 18, 2026

Hughes, with the help of her interior designer sister, Nina Hughes, spent hours that day decking the halls with carnival lights and ribbons galore.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 30, 2025

Pfeiffer’s Texan matriarch is a delight to watch as she flits about her house, decking the halls with warm, multicolored lights and seasonal throw pillows.

From Salon Dec. 3, 2025

At evening, off the fields of Ithaka, they bound me, lashed me down under the decking with stout ship’s rope, while they all went ashore in haste to make their supper on the beach.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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