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Warning: It doesn’t matter where you are in the general crowd, you need to be aware of mosh pits breaking out around you at any point.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Piastri was proved right as Russell came out of the pits behind the McLaren.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Although prices for most metals have declined this month due to fears that the energy shock will slow economic growth, the blocked shipping lane has pushed aluminum 5% higher in London’s trading pits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Kimmel’s “Schooled!” competition show, which pits young scientists and their experiments against one another, secured $6.9 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Bull marched them through the bar, past the dining room, out past the barbecue pits, the tennis courts, and toward the swimming pool.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy