Examples of at the plate in a Sentence
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Mark Lyons/Getty Images Despite winning the Opening Day center fielder's job, Lezcano struggled at the plate while manning all three outfield spots as a rookie in Chicago.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Swanson, a 10th-year veteran, has gone through his share of ups and downs at the plate in his career.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Goodman continued his torrid streak at the plate.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Which is more satisfying, hitting a home run or throwing someone out at the plate?
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Swanson, a 10th-year veteran, has gone through his share of ups and downs at the plate in his career.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Goodman continued his torrid streak at the plate.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Which is more satisfying, hitting a home run or throwing someone out at the plate?
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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“At the plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20plate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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