pitch in

Definition of pitch innext
as in to contribute
to make a donation as part of a group effort everyone at the office pitched in to buy a gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple

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Recent Examples of pitch in The Phillies had indicated Brian Keller, who pitched in bulk relief in the fifth rotation spot last week, would do the same Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Regan last pitched in the majors in 1972 with the Chicago White Sox, who released him in July. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 To make matters worse, All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz exited the game with a left forearm contusion after he was hit by a pitch in the first inning. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Elsewhere, Cookie Monster and Grover pitch in to help Louie get the apartment ready before the storm arrives. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pitch in
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  • Brionna Jones came off the bench to contribute 14 points and five rebounds, and Rhyne Howard added nine points while recording four steals — her 15th game this season with three or more steals.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This initiative aims to significantly reduce the state's high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions, which ranks fifth nationally and contributes to the nation's highest auto insurance claims.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Pitch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch%20in. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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