triple play
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of triple play
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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He subsequently ran a hedge fund, and launched Trivariate in 2021 to provide U.S. equity research to institutional clients, focusing on macro, fundamental, and quantitative variables, or the triple play implied by the firm’s name.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
In my first game, I turned an unassisted triple play.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
“The amount of cheering in the arena, that was unbelievable, that was my favorite part,” said Doncic, completing the triple play.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025
Memorable moment: Cleveland second baseman Bill Wambsganss turns an unassisted triple play in Game 5.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024
They were wearing black headphones, and they were pretty psyched about a triple play.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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