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off the wall

[awf-thuh-wawl, of-] / ˈɔf ðəˈwɔl, ˈɒf- /


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He gave up a double off the wall to Ozzie Albies to open the inning but retired the next three batters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

But at his home, Tropicana Field, it wasn’t high enough and banged off the wall for a double.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

There were no blinds or curtains in the window, and an electric socket was "hanging dangerously off the wall".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

And his two walks with less than two out in the seventh came back to haunt him, as both baserunners scored on Arenado’s double off the wall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

“I thought you’d never ask,” said Ripred, pushing himself off the wall and slouching over to the fire.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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