deuce

Example Sentences

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Yet once again Paul dug deep and clawed his way back to deuce.

From Barron's • Apr. 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

Dimitrov managed to avoid another disastrous start in the third set, fending off break point to hold from deuce.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

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

“Mrs. Fairfax? No; what the deuce would you call her for? What can she do? Let her sleep unmolested.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë