pitched battle
Example Sentences
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In the pitched battle to return the National Football League to Los Angeles, the proposed stadium in Carson seemed to face a difficult path.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Colbert’s monologue could open the door for an even more pitched battle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
The 77th annual Emmy Awards is a pitched battle for hardware between deep-pocketed streamers and premium cable channels.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025
It has been described as the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025
The great beasts would be useful in a pitched battle, no doubt, but it would be some time before they had the strength to face their foes in the field.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
