can of corn

Example Sentences

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And after Yastrzemski lined a single, Ohtani induced a can of corn to center from Ramos to complete his 36-pitch outing.

From Los Angeles Times

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara took a 4-3 lead into the fifth and retired the first two batters before Kyle Schwarber a can of corn fly to Bleday that the outfielder failed to squeeze with his glove.

From Seattle Times

“I have to learn for this baby,” Zabih said, as he wedged a butter knife into a can of corn to open it.

From Los Angeles Times

The nuts made their way into American pies in the 19th century, but it wasn’t until the 1920s that the pecan pie recipe we know today was popularized — by being printed on the back of a can of corn syrup.

From New York Times

Judge had his moment later, launching a three-run smash in the third — it was no can of corn, sailing to deep right.

From Washington Times