double play
Frequency: 5.03.0 per million words
In baseball.
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Examples (10)
- A double play ended the inning and the Red Sox were up.
- There were ten double plays completed.
- The shortstop turned a beautiful double play to escape the jam.
- The team practiced double plays extensively during spring training.
- Executing a flawless double play requires precise timing.
- The second baseman initiated the double play with a quick pivot.
- A crucial double play prevented the opposing team from scoring.
- They hoped for a double play to get out of the bases-loaded situation.
- The announcer praised the infielders for their excellent double play execution.
- Historically, the Yankees have been known for their strong defense and many double plays.