- present participle of pin.
pinning
Example Sentences
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Scott played that way against the 49ers, pinning them deep in their territory more than once.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
By pinning structural failures of U.S. health infrastructure onto a single doctor, both supporters and critics can selectively filter for what they already believe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
He said the emphasis should not be on pinning blame on individuals but finding the cause: "We need to know what is killing our elephants."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
I think, is kind of bitter in the beginning of the first season and is pinning her failures, blaming them, on her friend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
I shoot footage of Violet pinning a boutonniere on his lapel and Mike handing her flowers.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
