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go over the fence



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It all represented a new look from the Dodgers’ star-studded offense, with only one of their 23 runs the last two days requiring a ball to go over the fence.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2025

"Obviously, I haven't been feeling the best the last couple of weeks and it felt good to get hold of something and see it go over the fence," Taylor said.

From Fox News Sep. 7, 2021

“I don’t usually hit a lot of bombs, so once I saw it go over the fence, I got pretty excited,” Rolland said.

From Washington Post Mar. 23, 2016

It sure feels nice to actually contribute and have one go over the fence.

From Seattle Times May 4, 2011

The only way would be to climb out the window into the back yard and go over the fence.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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