right off the bat

Example Sentences

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So right off the bat, this Saver’s Match system is asking for a higher buy-in from lower-income workers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

One caveat right off the bat: Although AI search is growing fast, many people are still using traditional search engines and clicking on links.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

So, be sure to check your state’s rules and ask about the provider’s policy right off the bat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

I like the idea of addressing that elephant in the room right off the bat, because I really want to do a show for everybody.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

“It is highly irregular,” he told me right off the bat when I showed up for work after school, “to hire a twelve-year-old as a tie salesman.”

From "The Misfits" by James Howe