in the pits
Example Sentences
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They opened for dealing in the pits of the Kansas City Board of Trade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
It also made amends to some degree for a disappointing sprint result, where he lost the lead at the start and then was hit by Verstappen's car in the pits and finished seventh.
From BBC • May 3, 2025
Kirkwood’s penalty, for hitting Callum Ilott’s car in the pits, was announced on Lap 92.
From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024
“It would allow them to say, ‘Although we’re in the pits nationally, and our prime minister is not popular, where we’ve got popular politicians, we can still win elections,’” Professor Ford said.
From New York Times • May 2, 2024
Because only small amounts were needed, Tree-ear was working with the red and white clay in bowls instead of in the pits.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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