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Sasaki’s troubles this season have been hard to pin down since his last win on May 23, as Sasaki tries to claw back the triple-digit velocity that’s escaped him as of late.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

To fight the industry’s double standards, she created a wealth of her own, making Madonna impossible to pin down and thus endlessly fascinating.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

There wasn’t much fundamental news on which to pin gains—no Wall Street upgrades or downgrades.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

On visits to the park's clubhouse, he always dons an England tie, complete with pin badges.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

A pin on her shirt says Legendary Gra with Auntie Bernadette written on masking tape over the rest.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith