Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin (down)
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026 -
Dieperink, a Dutchman who had been selected as a VAR official for this summer’s tournament, has said the Metropolitan Police has closed the case, meaning no charges will be brought.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Customers choose a few of the distillery’s popular bourbons, which are sold around the state now, as well as Massachusetts and Rhode Island.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Drivers can reduce their risk by comparing pumps for mismatched parts, using pumps near the store, and choosing tap-to-pay, mobile wallets, or credit cards instead of debit cards when possible.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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It must be adopted by Tuesday, June 30.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The groups called for a moratorium on new data center development in order to allow local governments more time to adopt policies, investigate new zoning codes and hear community input.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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In both places, records specified that there were no injuries in all but one case.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The president did not specify which elements of Iran's proposal prompted his rejection.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Carl Anka Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England career is a fascinating case study in why team sports can prefer the orthodox to the mavericks.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The Spaniard prefers not to look back — not at any shot or any round that cost him a chance to win any tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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This time, the director was determined not to cut corners, to make a film as maximalist as his imagination.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The choice is vast, yet experienced brokers are quick to point out that specifications alone rarely determine a successful charter.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Dylan's older brother, Ashten, has since established a GoFundMe to help support Dylan and his family pay their rent during this challenging time, noting that Dylan has lost out on work and income during his recovery.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The board’s five-part plan establishes a timeline to follow and directs district staff to execute some steps, including naming the new chief at the start of the new school year and the price tag of the search.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Under current law the Legislature cannot, merely by passing a bill, grant to the attorney general prosecutorial authority that the Texas constitution expressly assigns to district attorneys.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Commencing an investigation, Bernal unwittingly assigns Dahlia and his nephew Charlie, an ex-cop and Dahlia’s ex-lover, leading to a fraught reunion.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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“Pin (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20%28down%29. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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