pit
Example Sentences
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But his pitting of empathy in direct opposition to that clarity about our limitations is self-serving and, let’s be real, the kind of man-child narcissism currently being celebrated as strength.
From Los Angeles Times
Having at last discovered his role, pitting himself against tradition, against the very idea of beauty, Newman never deviated.
His crusade to cut red tape and ease zoning rules has pitted him against environmentalists and Nimby activists while winning praise from developers.
The vessel was discovered in 1954 in a sealed pit near the pyramids, but its excavation did not begin until 2011 due to the fragile condition of the wood.
From Barron's
The new trains require upgraded maintenance pits, high-level platforms and other improvements to be maintained, reduce trip times and increase service frequencies, the report said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
