on the double
Example Sentences
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From the dugout, Ebel immediately noticed Betts’ comfort-level on the double play, when he snared a one-hopper, ran to second himself and leaped over a sliding Cody Bellinger to make a throw to first base.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2023
Matt Olson, who led off the seventh with a walk, scored from first base on the double.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2022
There are considerable amounts of people, particularly on the double vaccination front, that are very sceptical about it, have not yet bought into it.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2021
That means the agility and dexterity required for pivoting on the double play are, quite simply, in less demand.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
Feeling no end of a fine bird, he gave a sharp whistle that brought his two warriors on the double.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
