pitting

Example Sentences

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Even 254SMO super stainless steel, a benchmark chromium based alloy known for strong pitting resistance in seawater, runs into this high voltage limit.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The staunch French opposition to the pact caused a public rift with export-dependent Germany, pitting the EU's two biggest countries against one another.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

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

This month the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in a case pitting prediction markets against Nevada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

And he could not take the chance of pitting his certain ignorance against this man’s possible knowledge.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck