pinning

Example Sentences

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She pushes buttons because she’s trying to get them to admit something, or she’s pinning the fly to the bulletin board and watching it squirm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The current Westminster government is pinning its hopes of fixing the problem on its recently passed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Companies increasingly have been pinning mass layoffs on the use of artificial intelligence, just as many AI skeptics feared.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Some investors hoping for a more durable rebound have begun pinning their hopes on pension funds.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

She readjusted her hair, pinning it back into place and switching out her blouse for one freshly ironed, and strode into her office just in time for Boaz to arrive with his cash box.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny