baseline
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Sabalenka's preference for first-strike tennis - quickly getting on top of a rally with aggressive shots from the baseline - was not suited to the conditions, and she did not adjust.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
In March, it said it expected inflation at 3.1% in the second quarter of the year under a baseline scenario, but at 3.6% in an adverse scenario and at 4.4% in a more severe one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Performance When it’s running, you’ll see 70%+ of your baseline speed.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Both players showcased their preference for first-strike tennis, knocking lumps out of the ball from the baseline, in a high-level contest played at breakneck speed.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Tally took the shade of the skin closer to baseline.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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