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Recent Examples of pin
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
For an entire century, this tiny drill bit was just a curious little pin tucked away in a museum collection.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Banfield’s defense attorney has accused prosecutors of offering Peres Magalhães a way out of prison in exchange for a false story to pin the murders on Banfield.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Finnish director Hanna Bergholm wore a watermelon pin in support of Palestine, at the press conference for Nightborn, her new feature starring Rupert Grint.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
For an entire century, this tiny drill bit was just a curious little pin tucked away in a museum collection.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Once Daniel Ballard plays the ball to Hume, Brobbey adjusts his position to pin Palace’s central centre-back, Maxence Lacroix, and Enzo Le Fee takes a position between the lines.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Banfield’s defense attorney has accused prosecutors of offering Peres Magalhães a way out of prison in exchange for a false story to pin the murders on Banfield.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
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Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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The legs of the males are pale tan, while the torso is a dark blue.—
Chloe Chapin,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Two federal grand juries in different Virginia courthouses refused to reindict James, and prosecutors attempted to persuade a grand jury to tack a third felony charge onto the second failed indictment — but fell short.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bill would tack entrance fees onto state forest visits (which unlike state parks, are typically free to enter) and regulate new and old growth forest composition.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Jan. 2026
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The lawmakers’ warning comes amid mounting allegations that detention facility staff have withheld critical medication, delayed emergency responses and failed to provide adequate mental health care.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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With Leicester facing mounting issues off the pitch and a fan protest arranged for their next home game against Norwich City, Rowett is taking on a huge challenge.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tobacco parallels The Los Angeles trial centers on allegations made by a 20-year-old woman, Kaley, and her mother that four social media giants intentionally designed addictive platforms that hooked her as a child and led to mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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As if attempting to display all this tumult on the slopes, the forty-one-year-old skier Lindsey Vonn crashed violently after her pole hooked a gate during the women’s downhill race.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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In an effort to compete with its fellow pie-slinging rivals — not to mention apps that can deliver stay-at-home diners anything from sushi to burritos — the chain has introduced a new pan-crust option.—
Emily Heil,
Washington Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Expedition leader Jason Edmunds was at the front of the group, rifle slung around his shoulder, scanning the landscape for polar and black bears that live in these gorgeous, but harsh, environs.—
Robert Annis,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Most people today will want to install a TV in the living room and over the mantel is the most logistical place to hang a screen.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Warned by her uncle Mordechai, Esther told the king that Haman, the royal vizier, wanted to hang all the Hebrews.—
Judith Levy,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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He was tied for 29th at even par through 11 holes when play was suspended Thursday and played the last seven holes of the first round in three-under par.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Falcons were 3-14 (0-6 MWC) and on a 10-game losing streak when he was suspended and haven’t won since.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Reiss further said that dangling a worst-case scenario this early puts the conversation on affordability and government fiscal priorities front and center, instead of it being buried under other issues that will surface as election season kicks off.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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After getting to know the young artists, Epstein would then dangle the prospect of financial support for their education, according to the women's stories.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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