pitching
Americannoun
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the act of revetting or paving with small stones.
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stones so used.
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The Dodgers have shown a willingness in the past to give up top prospects for starting pitching when they see a need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The thrill of these frisky flyweights is getting them to, and holding them at and around, the instantaneous limits of the tires—sawing at the wheel, pouring on the coal, pitching and catching.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Because only pitching seems to be aggravating the injury, Ohtani will continue to play at designated hitter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Led by Gray and a standout bullpen, the Red Sox have had dominant pitching during their resurgence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“With pleasure,” I said, pitching my voice a tone lower than usual.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
It was just one succession of rollings and pitchings from the time we left New Bedford till we got sight of the coast of Portugal.
From A Red Wallflower by Warner, Susan
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