pitting

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As well as being collected, the cards are used for games pitting the powers of the creatures against each other, or traded.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The resolution "risks pitting historical tragedies against each other that should not be compared, except at the expense of the memory of the victims," said French representative Sylvain Fournel.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 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

Grace Li crafts a film pitting Diana, Justin, Vivian and Errol against each other and against their Chinese families’ expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

After the beast fights came a mock battle, pitting six men on foot against six horsemen, the former armed with shields and longswords, the latter with Dothraki arakhs.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin