pit
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The dwelling sits on a .29-acre lot and boasts a luxe backyard with an infinity-edge pool, a sunken fire pit area, and gorgeous views of the city.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
But a penalty for speeding in the pit lane led to his race unravelling.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
You can get them at a range of places, from national chains known for private-label snacks to cherished pit shops that serve whispered-about biscuits, pies and regional delicacies like boudin, kolaches and runzas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Fulgurous cinematic spectacle may immerse your attention, but the opera’s essence is transferred from the stage to the pit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
An investor who went from the stock market to the bond market was like a small, furry creature raised on an island without predators removed to a pit full of pythons.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing pit
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