four-spot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of four-spot
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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They added four more runs in the second inning — including a three-run homer from Freeman — and hung another four-spot in the sixth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2022
The Bears’ four-spot slide marked the first time the Big 12 hasn’t had at least one team in the top five since the final poll of the 2018-19 season.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2022
And the Bears’ four-spot slide marked the first time the Big 12 hasn’t had at least one team in the top five since the final poll of the 2018-19 season.
From Washington Times • Jan. 31, 2022
"So proud of them for responding after the four-spot, which was a gut punch. In the end, we outplayed ’em."
From Fox News • Sep. 12, 2021
The Lance is shore the fashion, an' Black Cloud discovers he ain't a four-spot by compar'son.
From Wolfville Nights by Lewis, Alfred Henry
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