match wits
Example Sentences
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When he played in Chicago, Charles Leno Jr. got to match wits at practice with legendary defensive coach Vic Fangio, who is known for dreaming up new ways to put pressure on quarterbacks.
From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2023
It will be tough for Franklin to match wits here for 60 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2023
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
Each week they match wits with a special invited guest.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
