pinning
Example Sentences
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After pinning Azan Awais with his first ball, the seamer probed Masood's outside edge from round the wicket before switching the angle of his attack in his third over.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Baidu is pinning its hopes on its core AI-powered business, which the company said continued to account for half of general business revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
In recent weeks, tensions have flared - with police pinning much of the blame on misinformation online.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
"Now the plant is resuming operations, specialists and workers are being recruited. We are pinning our hopes on this plant, that people will come and the village will continue to live."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
He moves closer, drawing up my gaze, pinning me with his eyes.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
