Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchpole
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The 1991 Gulf War succeeded because the George H. W. Bush administration aimed only to expel Iraq from Kuwait and not to overthrow Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025 -
And as the challenger mounting a last-ditch attempt to overthrow his control, Cristin Milioti delivers a superb performance.—
Charles Bramesco,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Learning in progress inverts that dynamic by delivering smaller nuggets of more relevant, personalized learning to employees whenever it’s needed and as often as required.—
John Kannapell,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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When the helicopter hit the water, officials believe it was inverted, leaving the cabin visible in the water, Tisch said.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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That led to the Saints to overset the edge or overrun the ball carrier, creating huge cutback lanes.—
Lance Reisland,
cleveland,
23 Dec. 2022
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McGovern will often overset shaded defensive linemen, which opens up the inside move for defenders.—
John Owning,
Dallas News,
1 June 2020
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The list included turning over admissions and hiring data, abolishing diversity programs and complying with federal orders regarding foreign students.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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And in October, the board dismissed a case involving another incident at East Mesa partly because probation officials declined to turn over records.—
Kelly Davis,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Pitchpole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchpole. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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