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
That seemingly left the 26-year-old outfielder plenty of time to tack on the double that would enable him to join Hall of Fame members Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken Jr. in the Orioles record book.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 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
They pounce on the double bed; I claim the single rollaway.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
