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Battle of Wits

Description:

The term "battle of wits" refers to a conflict or competition where participants engage in clever, strategic, and intellectual challenges to outsmart their opponents.

This phrase is often used to describe confrontations that require sharp thinking, quick wit, and astute decision-making abilities.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. Engaging in a battle of wits with her opponent, the politician used her rhetorical skills to cleverly counter his arguments.
2. The intense battle of wits between the chess grandmasters had spectators on the edge of their seats.

As a verb:

1. The detectives battled wits with the cunning criminal mastermind, trying to outsmart his elaborate plans.
2. During the quiz show, the contestants battled wits to answer the trivia questions and win the grand prize.

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