Examples of fever pitch in a Sentence
I worked myself up to a fever pitch of enthusiasm.
New allegations brought interest in the scandal to a fever pitch.
Demand for the new car soon reached fever pitch.
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The push to make Canada part of the U.S. reached a fever pitch following passage of the highly protectionist McKinley Tariff in 1890, which raised average tariff rates to around 50%.
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Marc-William Palen / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
As efforts to silence women and minorities reach a fever pitch in our current politics, platforming diverse perspectives has never been more crucial.
—Brittney McKenna, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
During the week of the game, preparation will reach a fever pitch.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
As the fight inched closer, the duo’s tension reached a fever pitch on Nov. 14 when Tyson slapped Paul in the face during the weigh-in for the event that was streamed by millions.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Marc-William Palen / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
As efforts to silence women and minorities reach a fever pitch in our current politics, platforming diverse perspectives has never been more crucial.
—Brittney McKenna, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
During the week of the game, preparation will reach a fever pitch.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
As the fight inched closer, the duo’s tension reached a fever pitch on Nov. 14 when Tyson slapped Paul in the face during the weigh-in for the event that was streamed by millions.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Fever pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fever%20pitch. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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