pinning

Example Sentences

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Pinning down the drones’ provenance is made intentionally difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Pinning up derogatory comments on the dressing room wall as motivation might not inspire rugby sides in the way it used to.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Pinning down this number matters because oxygen plays a major role in planetary formation.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

Pinning down the factors behind rising car costs is complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Pinning the petals in place before sewing them is of great value, otherwise they are apt to slip back on the stem as they are being sewed.

From Make Your Own Hats by Martin, Gene Allen