pitted
1 Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pitted1
before 1050; Old English pytted (not found in ME); pit 1, -ed 3
Origin of pitted2
Example Sentences
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The surfaces of the Brazilian specimens are pitted with small cavities.
From Science Daily
The decision finalizes this phase of the explosive, yearslong case that has pitted the environmental organization against the company Energy Transfer, opening the door to an appeals process in the closely watched legal saga.
From Barron's
"At the same time, the trolling, abuse, and hostility directed toward John and the Tourette's community in the aftermath have been profoundly painful. Nobody wins when communities are pitted against one another."
From BBC
The format though has come under fire after all four group winners -- India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe -- were pitted against each other in the second phase.
From Barron's
In a sport that once pitted young women against each other to fit a singular “ice princess” mold, the “Blade Angels” find their strength in their diversity.
From Los Angeles Times
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