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from left field







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Bradley's appointment as captain came from left field.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

The museum also needed an unexpected showstopper — a large exhibition from left field that would startle and engage.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

The move enabled Frazier to move from left field to his normal position of second base.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Tatis was back at Petco Park on Monday, raining long batting practice home runs from left field to straightaway center.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023

I could tell he felt bad about me thinking that, but it's not like I was just coming from left field with this whole thing.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds




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