right off the bat

Example Sentences

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So right off the bat, this Saver’s Match system is asking for a higher buy-in from lower-income workers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Netflix’s acquisition of Warner might also lead to cuts, although not as much right off the bat, analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Unlike 2010 or 2022, they wouldn’t have to face England right off the bat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

So, be sure to check your state’s rules and ask about the provider’s policy right off the bat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The language was old-fashioned, and Emily noticed a spelling mistake right off the bat and then another a few sentences later, so she was having trouble getting into the story.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman