pitted

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During part of their discussion, they explored how Rupert Murdoch pitted his children against each other and what those rifts reveal about the family dynamics driving Fox News.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

But while Russell and Antonelli pitted, Leclerc and Hamilton did not.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

State Rep. James Talarico, the winner of Tuesday’s Democratic primary, will no doubt be pleased if he’s pitted against Paxton in November, and so will many down-ballot Democrats.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

The hybrid’s output is held to 219 hp and 163 lb-ft, pitted against a vehicle heavier by about 100 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Charlie’s arms were pitted with the scars of snapping turtles, which he wore with pride.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck