ballpark

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  1. noun A park or stadium in which ball games are played.
  2. noun Slang The approximately proper range, as of possibilities or alternatives: Your estimate is high, but still in the ballpark.
  3. adjective Of, relating to, or used in a park or stadium: ballpark lights; ballpark seating.

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  • Construction has proceeded as planned and many of the first steps toward building the ballpark are at or near completion.
  • Citizens Bank Park has elevators to service guests with disabilities; the ballpark is also equipped with escalators, ramps and stairways.
  • Citizens Ballpark Bankers (Not Your Typical Ballpark feature) - These all-star bankers, courtesy of Citizens Bank, are here every game to ensure that your trip to the ballpark is a pleasant one, and are often found encouraging guests at Citizens Bank Games of Baseball
  • Al: It's hard to prevent runs when your ballpark is a launching pad. —  Baseball Analysts
  • Others disagree, saying the ballpark was a good deal for the city by bringing in property, hotel and sales tax revenues. —  NEWS updates from www.voiceofsandiego.org
 

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