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

Apart from tiles, which can cost $60, and maybe a mat, “You really don’t need anything else,” said Brown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

Nim lay down on her mat with her flashlight and her book.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr