pinch-hits

present tense third-person singular of pinch-hit
as in substitutes
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only assigned to pinch-hit as a math teacher for the remainder of the semester

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Recent Examples of pinch-hits Eighteen players have at least 100 pinch-hits in their career. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
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  • This approach substitutes information for sensation, and reduces both human and supra-human experiences to the level of data.
    Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • So Tuchel, who always substitutes his wingers after roughly an hour, decided to withdraw Gordon and bring on an extra defender, Ezri Konsa.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 July 2026
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  • Our guide to Acadia National Park spells it all out and more—and don’t forget your hiking boots!
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Sofitel brand, after all, spells amenities, loyalty programs, and an international set.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

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“Pinch-hits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch-hits. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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