long-off
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Brooke Halliday was caught at long-off for three and England were in complete control at the end of the six-over powerplay with their opponents 29-4.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Their rotation of the strike throughout led to England's fielders frequently fumbling while Bouchier dropped a simple catch off Devine at long-off in the final over that saw another nine runs added afterwards.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Jacks struck Glenn Phillips for a six of his own and followed with two fours, before Ahmed effectively sealed the deal by hitting Mitchell Santner over the rope at long-off.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
The third went flying over long-off for six and De Klerk pumped the next one behind square for four.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
The next, being of good length, she played quietly to long-off for one.
From The Luckiest Girl in the School by Angela Brazil
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