on deck
Example Sentences
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Counting her out — or anyone else who has a weird semi-flop on deck after a great film — would be a mistake.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
Earnings from two major software giants are also on deck this week.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
All hands on deck for the freewheeling, free-scoring French, the ultimate test in northern hemisphere rugby - if they can manage to get out of their tiny dressing room, that is.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
“Here I was thinking, ‘Well, Ohtani’s on deck, so he doesn’t want to walk him.’
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
When Dad, with the car finally stowed away, appeared on deck, three of the younger children were sobbing.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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