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

Jones recommends “tagging” any items you’re still wavering on with a safety pin.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Many others used a much more effective tool - the ubiquitous safety pin.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2023

“My safety pin busted out of my pants, as I was running,” Glasper joked while pulling up his pants on the Microsoft Theater stage after winning the award on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2023

“Well…your timing is good, at least. I’ve just about got this thing fixed. I ran out of thread, so I’m just figuring out how to safety pin the…” She looks up and her smile fades.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell