off base

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What we are measuring, why we are measuring it, and where we might be off base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The result is that nothing jarring is pulling the viewer out of the story because something as basic as posture or a gesture is so far off base it’s not believable.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2025

He also points out that the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center has partnered with a coalition of agencies and nongovernmental organizations to conserve land off base.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2024

Public perception of a double-standard for the wealthy and powerful may not be so off base.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2024

Maurice was busy when, just before four, I walked in with the news that the Pauling model was far off base.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson