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The pair are split on who is the toughest: Gosling immediately says it is his co-star, joking that she was "planking" in a Pilates session the day before while everyone else was having a nap.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

Captain Passford heard the hail from aloft, for he was planking the deck with the first lieutenant.

From On The Blockade by Optic, Oliver

"This is uncommon in the region of the north-east monsoons," said the commander, who was planking the promenade deck with Scott.

From Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East by Optic, Oliver

The captain was not on the quarter-deck, but the first lieutenant was planking the deck for his morning "constitutional."

From Fighting for the Right by Shute, A. B.

While Christy was planking the deck, four bells were struck on the ship's great bell on the 62 top-gallant forecastle.

From On The Blockade by Optic, Oliver