fever pitch
Example Sentences
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Attention around Rocket Lab has reached a fever pitch ahead of SpaceX’s public listing, infusing volatility into the shares.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The Knicks’ playoff run has been creating major buzz, which should hit a fever pitch during the Finals.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The threats reached a fever pitch just as global political and business elites gathered in Davos for their annual meet-and-greet.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Fears that autonomous AI agents would damage software-as-a-service companies’ business models reached fever pitch earlier this year, with shares in tech companies the world over selling off in response.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
The only presence I can feel beyond my own is that of the serpent, its anticipation building to a fever pitch.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
