pits

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The nature of the threat posed by sand pits was put aptly by golf writer Aleck Bauer in 1913: “Bunkers are not intended to be pleasure grounds but places of repentance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

If you see those special viewing pits near the stage, the VIP passes do not get you to there.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The move pits Bianco at further odds with Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Sunday's run-off in Arcis-sur-Aube pits Hittler against Renault-Zielinski and a third candidate, Annie Soucat.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Trenches were carved into the ground, diverting water from the river to the many deep pits that had been dug.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown