Examples of at the plate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
As the cliché goes, a Hall of Fame batter is hitless seven out of ten times at the plate.
—
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
India’s defense gradually improved, but his struggles at the plate persisted.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Guerrero is a tone-setter for this offense, and his struggles at the plate have been a key reason for the slide.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
One scored on a swinging bunt single that catcher Ben Rortvedt fumbled, trying to rush back and tag Perdomo at the plate.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the plate
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
India’s defense gradually improved, but his struggles at the plate persisted.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Guerrero is a tone-setter for this offense, and his struggles at the plate have been a key reason for the slide.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
One scored on a swinging bunt single that catcher Ben Rortvedt fumbled, trying to rush back and tag Perdomo at the plate.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the plate
Cite this Entry
“At the plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20plate. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share