as in contributing
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 pitching in
Community partnership is a huge aspect of the city’s plans for this summer’s tournament, with Kramer expressing gratitude to local businesses for pitching in their time, ideas and sponsorship that make possible more affordable prices.
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 14 May 2026
After pitching in the playoffs with the Blue Jays, A’s and White Sox, Hendriks dealt with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of cancer, and underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 May 2026
With a change in how it is funded by the federal government several years ago, and with North Carolina’s own legislature pitching in relatively little, the small team at the center has struggled, its CEO said.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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
The ninth overall pick in the 2023 draft, Dollander was pitching in his 27th career game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
With both singers playing acoustic, Crutchfield — who performs as Waxahatchee — took lead on the blockbuster country song, with Lenderman pitching in on harmony during the chorus.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Yamamoto was pitching in Toronto for the first time since pitching in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Painter said every part of his game felt in sync, from pregame warmups to keeping his emotions in check while pitching in front of about 40 friends and family in his ticket group.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Doha Madani, NBC news, 14 May 2026
After pitching in the playoffs with the Blue Jays, A’s and White Sox, Hendriks dealt with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of cancer, and underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 May 2026
With a change in how it is funded by the federal government several years ago, and with North Carolina’s own legislature pitching in relatively little, the small team at the center has struggled, its CEO said.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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
The ninth overall pick in the 2023 draft, Dollander was pitching in his 27th career game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
With both singers playing acoustic, Crutchfield — who performs as Waxahatchee — took lead on the blockbuster country song, with Lenderman pitching in on harmony during the chorus.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Yamamoto was pitching in Toronto for the first time since pitching in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Painter said every part of his game felt in sync, from pregame warmups to keeping his emotions in check while pitching in front of about 40 friends and family in his ticket group.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitching in
contributing
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The latter version was used in Witten, with Sofia Jernberg delivering the live vocals, Keren Motseri contributing the recorded part, and Yalda Zamani conducting the WDR Symphony.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Guard Erica Wheeler made her second start, contributing four points and seven assists and Hamby grabbed a game-high nine rebounds.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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