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bunt

[buhnt] / bʌnt /
VERB
hit half-heartedly
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Who knew the Dodgers could so deftly field a bunt play?

From Los Angeles Times

Take the first big turning point of this postseason: The iconic “wheel play” the Dodgers ran to defend a bunt in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

From Los Angeles Times

It feels like a gift, and there’s always a risk the bunt isn’t executed correctly, another reason the nerds despise it.

From The Wall Street Journal

George Springer led off with a base hit, was bunted over to second base and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

From BBC

Said Rojas: “I’m happy that he called it right there on the field. Because it was the right play with the right runner, knowing the guy was going to bunt.”

From Los Angeles Times