- present participle of pin.
pinning
Example Sentences
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He said the emphasis should not be on pinning blame on individuals but finding the cause: "We need to know what is killing our elephants."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
While pinning down the exact reason why these states buck the trend is difficult, Hoell hypothesized the region’s unique summer monsoon rains could alleviate the risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Now the plant is resuming operations, specialists and workers are being recruited. We are pinning our hopes on this plant, that people will come and the village will continue to live."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The fund said it is pulling back on some large investments including Neom—the planned desert city where megasize aspirations and sci-fi architecture led to extraordinary costs—and pinning hopes on outside investment for other ventures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
“It’s a headpiece for Rosie,” she says, pinning it to her chest with her chin and spreading the rest of it across her front.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
