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pitted

1 American  
[pit-id] / ˈpɪt ɪd /

adjective

  1. marked or scarred with pits: pit.

    a pitted complexion.
pitted 2 American  
[pit-id] / ˈpɪt ɪd /

adjective

  1. (of fruit) having the pit removed.

    a pitted olive.

Etymology

Origin of pitted1

before 1050; Old English pytted (not found in ME); pit 1, -ed 3

Origin of pitted2

pit 2 + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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“This is about women friendships, women being pitted against each other.”

From Los Angeles Times

Charlie’s arms were pitted with the scars of snapping turtles, which he wore with pride.

From Literature

His views have pitted him against banks in a fight over what are known as national trust banks, a type of institution chartered by his agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hamilton immediately questioned the call, saying over the radio: "At least one of us should have pitted."

From BBC

Thursday's general election - the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September - pitted the establishment against a new generation of politicians advocating for angry, young Gen Z voters hungry for change.

From BBC

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