pit
Example Sentences
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The dwelling sits on a 1.4-acre parcel that is home to a glittering swimming pool and spa, an enormous patio, an outdoor kitchen, and a fire pit area.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
A new closed‑door hearing will now pit the parties' lawyers against each other.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Conductor Robert Spano ably managed the intricate ensembles, the opera’s relentless drive, and an orchestra pit so small that some players had to perform amplified from a separate room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
All the more reason to build that pit in the hall and get started on much bigger plans.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Maybe he was in disbelief that it was already time for a pit stop again.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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