in the ballpark

phrase

: approximately correct
my first guess wasn't even in the ballpark

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Cal Ripken upstaged every big name in the ballpark, hitting a home run and winning the MVP award in his final All-Star appearance to lead the American League over the Nationals 4-1. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Wells Fargo estimated that household payments for the program would be in the ballpark of $1,000 annually, in line with other virtual power plant programs offered by domestic energy storage companies. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Well for the first time in the ballpark’s history, Globe Life Field will open its doors for fans to take batting practice. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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“In the ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20ballpark. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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