off base

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2024

But as the leverage situations have increased, Thornton has struggled to keep runners off base.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

My mom was very careful to keep her work life and her home life separate, and any officer who thought praising me was a good tactical move was off base.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin