force-out
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of force-out
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase force out
Example Sentences
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Rojas saved the day for a second time on a ground ball at second base, fielding it from a drawn-in position before firing for a force-out at home plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2025
Baltimore finally scored a couple runs off him in the fifth when Anthony Santander hit an RBI single and Ryan O’Hearn scored Gunnar Henderson by grounding into a force-out.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
Soon after on defense, Rodriguez fielded a ball at center field and unleashed an on-the-money 99.6 mile per hour throw to force-out a runner at third base.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
With the bases loaded and two out, Franco hit a ground ball to shortstop Zack Short, who attempted a force-out at second.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2021
There was a force-out at first to end the inning.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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