Pitting in a sentence

After pitting players against formidable opponents like Mad Mel and Krom, should've gone out on a high note.

As arguably the most famous X-Men character of all time, it's hard to ignore a brutal brawler like Wolverine when pitting all mutants against each other in a test of strength.

As seen in many a divorce, but even on display in homes where one parent wants to love and guide the child while the other one wants to be the most liked, pitting your child against the other parent is a terrible way to bring a child up.

But just months before a pivotal election pitting them against the ruling Awami League, the immobilising effect is clear.

Buying a home became a fierce battle, pitting multiple buyers against each other in a bidding war where only one could come out on top.

By pitting the Sith against Qui-Gonn and Obi-Wan, he simultaneously weakened the Jedi while creating an opening that would be capitalized on many years in the future.

From the remnants of Brooklyn’s Democratic machine he extracted lessons about the power that might be gained from pitting ethnic groups against one another.

Full-back is not Amrabat's favourite role but the Fiorentina loanee looked as comfortable there as any natural defender, pitting himself against the young and exciting Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

Hamlin visited his teammates one day ahead of a wild-card game pitting Buffalo (13-3) against the visiting Miami Dolphins (9-8).

In a dystopian future, teens Katniss and Peeta are drafted for a televised event pitting young competitors against each other in a fight to the death.

In an effort to stall him and save the Marvel universe, the Grandmaster challenges Krona to a game of pitting the Avengers of his universe against the JLA of Krona’s.

It read: "This fight against anti-Semitism must never divide us or ever lead to pitting some of our compatriots against others.

Northern lords are actively pitting Stannis against the Boltons.

Parliament is ready to midwife the bi-partisan discussions that will resolve the current political stand-off pitting the government and the opposition, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has said.

Pitting two elite programs against each other early in the season is always going to garner excitement.

Popularity for the film, Captain America: Civil War skyrocketed with the release of its trailer which showcased a battle pitting the Avengers against each other in a conflict that challenged their loyalty and beliefs.

Rather than pitting the characters against each other, or having one try to replace the other, they can simply exist.

That said, I do like the idea Ed Brisson is working with in this current arc, which has the Joker running his own version of Batman Inc., and pitting them against the team.

The Commonwealth Youth Games have been running since 2000, with Commonwealth athletes aged 14-18 from across the world pitting themselves against each other in seven sports, including athletics, swimming and cycling.

The debate over the policy, known as net energy billing, is pitting Harwood, Republicans and manufacturers against Mills, Democrats and the solar industry.