off base

Example Sentences

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Perhaps Ms. Welch’s survey is accurate but her conclusions off base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

The BBC understands 32-year-old Maj Kevin McCool was on a motorcycle trip off base when he was attacked.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

A spokesperson for Newsom rejected the idea that the governor’s statements were off base.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Attorney Joyce Vance, who described Cannon's criticism of prosecutors as "off base."

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2023

Maurice was busy when, just before four, I walked in with the news that the Pauling model was far off base.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson