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

Beyond Andres Muñoz, the bullpen has been far from lockdown with proven relievers like Gabe Speier and Ryne Stanek struggling at times to keep runners off base and inherited runners from scoring.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

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

I need Dr. Crowchild to confirm for me that he’s way off base.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam