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full pitch

British  

noun

  1. cricket another term for full toss

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Shohei Ohtani, meanwhile, is still being slow-played in his pitching program — remaining limited to weekly bullpen sessions, and not yet cleared to use his full pitch mix or throw at top velocity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

Mr. South and other consultants pointed out several other races where the animosity was at full pitch, including a contest for a City Council seat on the wealthy Westside of Los Angeles.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2022

When I was a child, my friends from next door had to come to my house when they fancied dancing round the sitting room belting out Summer Loving at full pitch.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2022

Despite such concerns, Mr. Biden appeared to be in full pitch mode Sunday, presenting the new G-7 infrastructure investment partnership as a money maker for everyone involved.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2022

By the time we eat dinner, the Battle is roaring at full pitch.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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