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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On Tuesday, the Dodgers decided it made sense to have Shohei Ohtani just focus on pitching because he was pitching on five days’ rest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Are you interested in pitching an odd-couple comedy with you and Gavin Adcock?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
The Florida-based power company is successfully pitching itself as a one-stop-shop electricity provider for everyone from homeowners to data centers.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
A few years ago, he was 50 pounds lighter and pitching in Division III.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
I say, getting to my feet, trying not to see how everything’s pitching and sliding.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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