fair territory
Americannoun
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Miller’s seventh pitch of the at-bat was another scorcher, but Gurriel made contact and this time kept the ball in fair territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
The rule was designed to prevent collisions; foul lines intersected the middle of bases until the bags were moved entirely into fair territory in 1887.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
For the purpose of this rule, the defensive team has ‘left the field’ when the pitcher and all infielders have left fair territory on their way to the bench or clubhouse.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2022
It landed in fair territory but was called foul, preserving Santana’s gem.
From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2022
Life was all before her; she was full of vigour and longing and good will; the world stretched forth as a fair territory, with magical pathways leading up to dizzy mountain tops.
From The Daughters of Danaus by Caird, Mona
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