pin down
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"Not only have we been able to clear the view, but we can finally pin down what the clouds are made out of and how they're condensing and evaporating as they move around the planet."
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
They are often scrambling to pin down their next contract.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
It's hard to pin down that mystery ingredient.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Overseas clients are afraid to place orders, while Chinese manufacturers cannot pin down changing costs.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Cultural influence is difficult to pin down in documents and concrete actions.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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