off-the-board
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Sorting the off-the-board fallout will likely fill several columns to come, but for now we have some games to offer as events unfold.
From Washington Times
It's up to Francis and the Kraken to try to bring it back, and the expansion strategy seemed to mimic the Golden Knights in making some off-the-board picks rather than taking big stars.
From Fox News
Hakstol before that coached at the University of North Dakota for 11 years and was an off-the-board hire six years ago for then-Philadelphia general manager Ron Hextall, as he is for Seattle's Ron Francis this time.
From Fox News
So, with Power likely off-the-board before the Kraken’s pick, the question is whether Francis takes a chance on another defenseman like Clarke — a favorite of the analytics community, though possibly in need in need of minor league development – at a position where gauging young prospects is often difficult.
From Seattle Times
The PGA has had some off-the-board winners over the last 20 years — Rich Beem, Shaun Micheel, Y.E.
From Los Angeles Times
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