pitch
Example Sentences
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I think we were bold because we tried to be aggressive and high up the pitch.
From BBC
Leeds boss Daniel Farke suggested after the game that part of his tactical setup was to ask his players to close the centre of the pitch and allow Liverpool to have possession on the wings.
From BBC
When hurling down the ball with a wobbling seam rather than looking to hoop it, some deliveries jag unpredictably off the surface after pitching.
From BBC
Through a combination of green pitches and a Kookaburra ball offering greater assistance to seamers, spin has played a diminished role in Tests in Australia over the past decade.
From BBC
The new mayor will likely focus efforts on getting some part of his child-care plan passed, as it carries the broadest appeal and can be pitched as an economic boost to employers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.