pop fly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pop fly
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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And thanks to his pop fly against Bruján, nobody can complain that a cherished record was broken in a way that would have raised the ire of many.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
Thanks to his pop fly against Bruján, the answer remains the same: Nobody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
Crespi wins 3-2 in B9 when Nate Lopez pop fly falls.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025
Grifol said after the game that he felt there was no harm on the play, as Henderson was able to make an easy catch of the pop fly.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024
We all knew that Bull couldn’t catch a pop fly if it landed in his lap, so we weren’t exactly surprised to see him bagging groceries that spring at the Winn-Dixie.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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