pitching
Americannoun
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the act of revetting or paving with small stones.
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stones so used.
Etymology
Origin of pitching
Example Sentences
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He traveled across America, pitching his proposal for a third attempt “to audiences large and small in dozens of cities.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
He was a baseball player, with his focus on pitching.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
I am pitching myself as someone who understands deeply why that needs to be prioritized.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Leigh, who works for production company Eight Engines, said he could not ignore an email pitching the documentary, sent by Gary Allen.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Her family rushed to her aid, to keep her from pitching over in that space between the rail and the lifeboat.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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