pitting

Example Sentences

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A trial pitting two founders of OpenAI - Sam Altman and Elon Musk - against each other has opened in California, with the sides presenting duelling narratives about the company's history and obligations to consumers.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Now, instead of pitting teams against each other, United spends that time figuring out how to solve the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

A key element of such a union is centralising market supervision, an issue pitting the EU's six biggest economies against smaller countries.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

For the first time, an exhibition halftime matchup will spotlight senior dogs, pitting Team Oldies against Team Goldies in a showcase that highlights the joys of adopting older animals, who are often overlooked in shelters.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

This civil war has not only divided the nation, it has also split countless families, pitting fathers against sons, and brothers against brothers.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly