safety pin

Example Sentences

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Adding insult to injury, to settle a debt, Hunt sold the 1849 patent rights for something that could have kept his legacy alive: the modern-day safety pin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The costume department must have used every safety pin in town.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

Maralyn crafted a fishing line, using a safety pin from a first-aid kit and a piece of string, and survived on raw fish, turtles and small sharks.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025

If the safety pin is still there the next time you declutter — meaning you haven’t worn the item in that time frame — it’s time to part ways.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

She took out some pesos, which she handed to her brother, and then she pinned the seam back together with a safety pin.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty