in the ballpark
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It was a dazzling display of power on the mound without precedent in the long history of Major League Baseball, leaving everyone in the ballpark stunned by what they had just witnessed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Freedman told MarketWatch that he had estimated his promotion would cost in the ballpark of $13,000, based on his outlay from a previous one.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Forbes places its current estimate in the ballpark of $22.6 billion.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
In terms of other sporting entities, Mercedes are valued at slightly less than Manchester United and slightly more than Liverpool - so it's in the ballpark of valuations for leading non-US sports franchises.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
Occasionally the stars align and an actor perceived as due also wins for giving the year’s best performance — or at least one that’s in the ballpark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2025
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