The Oakboys were engaged in a pitched fight in March 1772, the Battle of Gilford, when they were confronted by a local landowner, and a body of troops.

Coming through the penthouse, The Shadow had observed the servants closely, in order to form some estimate of their ability in case a pitched fight should occur when Yeddo arrived.

In the interview, Mr. Berger said the Administration was articulating what he called a "clear and coherent" policy toward China as Congress moves toward what is expected to be a pitched fight.

In a pitched fight with the Don's son Guillermo, Catwoman is put "on ice" using Mr. Freeze's ice gun, but escapes and barters a deal with Guillermo.

He had been a cold-brained and calculating officer; a valuable man in any circumstance, from a pitched fight to a long and careful siege.

While the bill had strong support from most Democrats, Republicans spent the day in a pitched intramural fight over the price tag of legislation that is developing into an early test of Republican willingness to hold down spending.

What followed yesterday can only be described as a spiritual rumble, a pitched fight over the souls of the immigrant Russian Jews of Brighton Beach.

No pitched fights, you understand?

"This is a pitched fight," said Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Besides, a vampire chick was probably tougher than me in a pitched fight.