strike zone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of strike zone
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Major League Baseball introduced automated ball-strike challenges this season to make the strike zone more consistent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
On the fourth pitch of the at-bat, Yamamoto turned to his splitter for the first time, barely clipping the inside edge of the strike zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
For decades, it was accepted practice that each umpire had his own view of the strike zone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
When Dino did chime in with advice, it was often about controlling the strike zone, being a complete hitter rather than just a slugger, and valuing fundamentals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
This was right in her strike zone: an aggrieved victim, a remorseless alleged perpetrator, and no one taking up the fight.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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