mat

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Jackson can be heard saying it “isn’t going to be scripted,” before hitting the ring, lifting Smith over his shoulder and slamming him to the mat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Harrison Phipps, 23, who has severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, is helped by an observer off the mat.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"I thought Canada is safe," he said, next to sweets spread out on the boxing ring's mat, part of festivities marking the Persian New Year, called Nowruz.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Nail polish formulations were coated onto a silicone mat and the resistance of the dried films were measured; formulations with noninfinite resistance were tested on capacitive touchscreens.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

On the way to Casse we make a house call, stopping at a hut to greet an elderly-looking couple sitting together on a straw mat.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French