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

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

From BBC • Dec. 3, 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

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

But even thinking that was off base, because there was no comparison.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds