Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin (down)
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Ortega, who is best known as a director, recently garnered attention for her short film Huella, executive produced by Lena Waithe and selected for the Sundance Film Festival.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025 -
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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In 2020, 63 percent chose Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Merkley ultimately chose to close the camp after someone who seemingly did not live there fired a gunshot near a camp resident's tent the morning of July 25, according to police.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, not all countries have the infrastructure to adopt these systems, and this uneven rollout may further exacerbate global disparities in travel access.—
Armand Arton,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As temperatures climb, professionals in emergency medicine and child injury prevention are urging caregivers to adopt simple, consistent habits that could mean the difference between life and death.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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These policies should address potential misuse, specify acceptable use cases and delineate accountability, especially given the varied regulatory landscapes across regions.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The airline will begin daily service from Seattle to London, though the carrier did not specify a date, and tickets are not yet on sale.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Myers-Briggs data shows that 56.8% of people worldwide prefer introversion.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Folks who prefer savory to sweet can order a breakfast sandwich on a homemade biscuit or Italian bread, but everyone has to add at least one Apple Ugly to their order.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Plans call for apartments, townhomes, and space for more restaurant and retail tenants that have yet to be determined.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, Unai Emery's men will hope to turn the dial and establish some early dominance in the hunt for Champions League qualification with some Week 1 revenge.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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With Van de Ven and Cristian Romero established as Spurs’ primary partnership in central defence, Vuskovic may struggle to supplant that duo for the biggest games.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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About 145 fire personnel were assigned to the Bronco Fire, according to the team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Preeti and her baby were assigned one of the program’s ten beds in the next room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Pin (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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