on deck
Example Sentences
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Capt. Zefanus Waruwu was ordering his nine fellow Indonesian crew to sing, jog and do push-ups on deck, “to keep motivation up,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
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
All hands were on deck, standing in silent huddles.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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