off base
Example Sentences
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That is quite the takeaway, not to mention depressingly way off base from the point.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Perhaps Ms. Welch’s survey is accurate but her conclusions off base.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 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
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
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
