match wits
Example Sentences
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The two match wits as women of power in a male-dominated world.
From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022
Doncic is an equal, a modern basketball prodigy to match wits with an old Hall of Fame player, the kind of talent that legends seldom get to lead after transitioning from court to bench.
From Washington Post • May 18, 2022
In the dugout, La Russa will match wits with an old foe in Baker, who’s still chasing that elusive first title.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2021
It’ll be 76-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa leading the Chicago White Sox into Houston to match wits with 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker and the Astros.
From Washington Times • Oct. 3, 2021
Each week they match wits with a special invited guest.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
