hit the deck
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Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2025
Aberdeen once more believed they had a shot at restoring parity when Hoilett hit the deck in the box and referee Don Robertson pointed to the spot.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2024
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
In a frantic final round, with both boxers looking to land the telling blow, Fury hit the deck from a Paul jab.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2023
It was quickly growing louder and we knew he was circling back, but before we could spot him he flew in low over the house and Mom and I hit the deck.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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