on base

idiom

baseball

: occupying one of the bases (first, second, or third) during a game

There's a runner on base.

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For those who don’t win the contest, Frontier is known for providing low fares and frequent promotions, such as a 100 percent discount on base fares, where passengers are just responsible for the taxes and fees. —

Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025 Guerrero's on base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS (which combines those two numbers) are all significantly lower than Soto's. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Cruise ship Royal Caribbean is offering 60% off a second guest, free travel for kids and up to $800 off on base fares. —

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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on base