fair territory
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Ramsey Suarez sliced a double down the left-field line as the ball landed less than a foot into fair territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Maile got a second chance at driving in Benson in the seventh after a video review showed that the ball clipped his hand on a bunt attempt before popping into fair territory.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
For the purpose of this rule, the defensive team has ‘left the field’ when the pitcher and all infielders have left fair territory on their way to the bench or clubhouse.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2022
The ball went into fair territory, and he was easily retired on a groundout.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2022
Upon that fair territory he had long cast covetous eyes.
From The Lord of Dynevor by Evelyn Everett-Green
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