pinned
Example Sentences
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"That works beautifully as long as everyone agrees the accelerator stays pinned to the floor. It becomes more complicated when the top dogs running the biggest AI engines start discussing speed governors."
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
First, when Orange Lutheran’s punter pinned Basha inside its own three-yard line, Rhoa was the first to come off the sidelines and get excited for his teammate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Rybakina's deep returning pinned Sabalenka to the baseline as she broke for a 2-1 lead, which allowed the incoming world number one to grow in stature.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
He had already had one lbw decision against Saim Ayub overturned by the time he pinned the same batter again in his second over.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Among the regulars, who appeared to know very well what century it was, there were others who did not, women in long trailing dresses, cinched waists, and hats balanced on carefully pinned hair.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
