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 Originally a ninth-round pick by the Dodgers in the 2019 MLB Draft, Gamboa has pitched seven seasons in the minors but put himself on the radar last season after an impressive showing overseas pitching in Korea. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026 Rocker was done after two innings, allowing five runs on six hits and throwing 43 pitches in his shortest outing of 2026. CBS News, 3 May 2026 Andrew Morris, a rookie starter who has been pitching in relief, came on in the first inning and threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings, picking up his first career victory. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026 Imanaga allowed four hits, struck out five and walked one on 87 pitches in his second scoreless appearance of six innings or more this season. ABC News, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pitch in
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contribute
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  • Times staff writers Terry Castleman and Lee Rogers contributed to this story.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026

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“Pitch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch%20in. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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