off base

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However, he’s completely off base to advocate for the CFP national championship game to be hosted there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Perhaps Ms. Welch’s survey is accurate but her conclusions off base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Beyond Andres Muñoz, the bullpen has been far from lockdown with proven relievers like Gabe Speier and Ryne Stanek struggling at times to keep runners off base and inherited runners from scoring.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Blithe predictions that Santos will follow in the footsteps of Sean Spicer and Rudy Giuliani and appear on “Dancing with the Stars” and “The Masked Singer” are not off base.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2023

Suddenly he didn’t seem so far off base.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer