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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchpole
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Castillo was sentenced to 11 years in prison last year for trying to overthrow the country’s institutions.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Last year Castillo was sentenced to 11 years in prison for trying to overthrow the nation’s institutions.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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An interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, that took over after Hasina was toppled, oversaw the election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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An interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus that took over after Hasina was toppled oversaw the election.—
Julhas Alam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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In slalom, the top 30 finishers from the first run are inverted and from that pack emerges the medal winner.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Try inverting the plant pot over your hand and gently shaking the African violet out.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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That led to the Saints to overset the edge or overrun the ball carrier, creating huge cutback lanes.—
Lance Reisland,
cleveland,
23 Dec. 2022
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McGovern will often overset shaded defensive linemen, which opens up the inside move for defenders.—
John Owning,
Dallas News,
1 June 2020
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Greeley Police Department Greeley police initially investigated the crash, but it has since been turned over to Colorado State Patrol's vehicular crimes unit.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Once unclaimed property is turned over to the state, the state becomes the custodian for the funds.—
New York Daily News Special Sections,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pitchpole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchpole. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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