pitch from

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To be thrown from a place or position.

pitchVERB + PREPOSITION (throw/move suddenly)

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from

Examples (10)

  • There was a loud bang and he was pitched from his seat.
  • The sudden jolt caused her to be pitched from the horse's back.
  • He was pitched violently from the car during the collision.
  • The boat's crew were pitched from the deck by the huge wave.
  • Without warning, the child was pitched from his bicycle.
  • The rider managed to avoid being pitched from the bucking bronco.
  • She felt herself being pitched from the train as it derailed.
  • The unexpected maneuver caused the passengers to be pitched from their seats.
  • Despite holding on tightly, he was pitched from the roller coaster.
  • The force of the explosion pitched him from his feet.