pit against
phrasal verb
pitted against; pitting against; pits against
: to cause (someone or something) to fight or compete against (another person or thing)
Tonight's game will pit Smith against Johnson for the championship.
The game requires you to pit your wits against the computer.
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Ford, a Republican, took over as president of the United States upon Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974 and, less than two years later, would be pitted against Carter, a Democrat, when both ran competing presidential campaigns.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
And there’s no comparison when it’s pitted against the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler—the Land Cruiser offers better on-road driving dynamics, a more comfortable interior, a much quieter ride, and more premium appointments than its competitors.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
World & Nation Rebels seize Damascus; Assad reported to have fled Syria for Moscow
Dec. 8, 2024
Syria is home to multiple ethnic and religious communities, often pitted against each other by Assad’s state and years of war.
—Sarah El Deeb and Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Both Clark and Reese wrapped up their rookie season in the WNBA this fall, but throughout the season, the two were frequently pitted against each other as rivals.
—Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
And there’s no comparison when it’s pitted against the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler—the Land Cruiser offers better on-road driving dynamics, a more comfortable interior, a much quieter ride, and more premium appointments than its competitors.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
World & Nation Rebels seize Damascus; Assad reported to have fled Syria for Moscow
Dec. 8, 2024
Syria is home to multiple ethnic and religious communities, often pitted against each other by Assad’s state and years of war.
—Sarah El Deeb and Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Both Clark and Reese wrapped up their rookie season in the WNBA this fall, but throughout the season, the two were frequently pitted against each other as rivals.
—Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Pit against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pit%20against. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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