hit the deck

Example Sentences

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Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

"The shot came straight at him," he said, adding that "everyone hit the deck" and "scattered".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

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

With Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu in close attendance, Ronaldo hit the deck and the American referee pointed to the spot, which he stepped up to convert with aplomb.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2022

He heard his pocket watch hit the deck of the ship; and then, held upside down, he watched the watch roll merrily toward Abilene’s feet.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo