hit the deck

Example Sentences

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Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

His audacious overhead kick called Joe Hart into a punch before Martin Boyle hit the deck in search of his own penalty, while Lewis Miller's later effort skimmed inches wide.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

It took a controversial penalty to swing the tie in the hosts' favour, Brentford complaining bitterly as Pedro Neto hit the deck.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2024

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

Dry like leaves, rattling as it hit the deck.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi