Sentence examples for as a pinch from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "as a pinch" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be a misinterpretation of the idiom "a pinch of" which is used to indicate a small amount of something, often in cooking or metaphorically.
Example: "You can add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish."
Alternatives: "a dash of" or "a bit of".

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"We're not going to use him as a pinch runner.

As a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, Delgado walked.

Reports immediately followed that he might try to play ball again as a pinch- hitter.

Rajai Davis came on as a pinch runner and stole second, then scored on Vizquel's single.

"It's truly amazing what he's done for us as a pinch hitter".

He also spent significant time as a pinch hitter.

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Send in Yoda as a pinch-hitter.

He walked as a pinch-hitter Sunday.

He was 8 for 18 as a pinch-hitter.

Mark Kotsay comes to the plate as a pinch-hitter.

Matthews was batting.190, mostly as a pinch-hitter.

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