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Recent Examples of pin
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The work week America built Adam Smith divided labor in his pin factory on paper in 1776.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Meanwhile, Mikeal Collins and Joshua Moses, who were leaving the rink near the scene of the incident, witnessed the truck overturn and subsequently pin Thompson underneath.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Noun
Using a rolling pin, crush into fine crumbs to make about 1 cup crumbs.
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Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The work week America built Adam Smith divided labor in his pin factory on paper in 1776.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Verb
Straight from kick-off, the USMNT’s intention to aggressively pin Paraguay back was clear.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Meanwhile, Mikeal Collins and Joshua Moses, who were leaving the rink near the scene of the incident, witnessed the truck overturn and subsequently pin Thompson underneath.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
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Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.
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Ruffian, racing on the lead, sustains a severe leg injury and is pulled up by jockey Jacinto Vasquez.
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The standard 13 Leaf tares in at 1,890 lb (857 kg) dry, but the E-Leaf Offroad will likely tack on a few hundred extra pounds because of its enhanced electrical spec and off-road build.
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Those laws don’t kick in until July 1, but Rabe was happy to see Congress tack close to Idaho’s legislature.
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Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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There’re also mounting calls for governments and companies around the world to address a growing divide between the haves and have-nots of a historic AI boom.
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Volunteer Sergio Rovelli said anyone who has dedicated their time to the project gets hooked.
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The entire plug was on the outside of the pike’s mouth—he couldn’t be hooked too solidly.
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The Maestro star was previously spotted slinging sandwiches at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, where Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs ultimately lost to Cooper's beloved Philadelphia Eagles.
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Brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald — from the band Redd Kross, and not playing brothers — are the bike-riding, long-haired, slang-slinging teens who join in to help the time travelers accomplish their mission.
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Some Palestinians even try to hang food containers on the ceiling of their tents to keep them out of reach.
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After being interrogated, Hale was hanged at age 21, about two months after the Declaration of Independence.
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Don’t miss the park’s Canopy Walkway, which includes a 100-foot expanse suspended 25 feet in the air that travels through the treetops and a 74-foot tower that offers a literal bird’s-eye view of the expansive park.
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Democrats have also increased taxes on businesses, paid for programs out of other funds and suspended reserve deposits among other solutions.
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The herbaceous perennial's name likely comes from its long, slender leaves that resemble spiders’ legs and the way its offsets dangle from the main plant like spiders from a web.
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Sher paired the look with minimal makeup, a pair of dangling earrings and a sunhat to shield her face from the sun.
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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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