fair territory
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Ramsey Suarez sliced a double down the left-field line as the ball landed less than a foot into fair territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
In left field, Haggerty made a sprawling catch near sprinting toward corner — in fair territory, this time — to take a double away from Matt Olson.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
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
Upon that fair territory he had long cast covetous eyes.
From The Lord of Dynevor by Evelyn Everett-Green
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