deuce
Example Sentences
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Draper was only taken to deuce once, and that was when he served for the match at 5-2 up in the second.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Though she pushed Sabalenka to deuce on her opening service game, Anisimova’s afternoon was soon overtaken by mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 6, 2025
Djokovic was serving at 5-5 and at deuce when play was interrupted while a spectator received medical help in the stands.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024
Brown played the deuce court in the finals, Grinner the ad side.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023
Now where the deuce has he got to?’”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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