force-out
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of force-out
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase force out
Example Sentences
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Rojas saved the day for a second time on a ground ball at second base, fielding it from a drawn-in position before firing for a force-out at home plate.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025
Ty France made a nice lunging stop on Alec Bohm’s hard ground ball to the right side, firing to second for a force-out.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023
Hicks then threw to second for a force-out and an apparent inning-ending double play.
From Washington Times • Apr. 12, 2023
With the bases loaded and two out, Franco hit a ground ball to shortstop Zack Short, who attempted a force-out at second.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2021
There was a force-out at first to end the inning.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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