pit

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile in August 2025, an Apollo Go robotaxi carrying a passenger in Chongqing fell into a construction pit.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A new closed‑door hearing will now pit the parties' lawyers against each other.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

They look at the M2 measure of money supply and pit that against stock of all financial assets, excluding that held by central banks, FX reserve managers and commercial banks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

All the more reason to build that pit in the hall and get started on much bigger plans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The pigsty stank, and so did the outhouse, the refuse pit, and the field workers plowing in the sun.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron