Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinned (down)
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026 -
The Chula Vista City Council last week selected six finalists to interview for three public member positions on the South County Higher Education Task Force, a body created to advance efforts to bring a four-year public university to the region.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thomas and Friedland adopted a baby boy from Texas after struggling with infertility.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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These metrics were likely adopted to support admirable values — health, relationships, and better workplaces — but over time, our connection with them shifts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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While no date was specified, Israeli outlet Channel 12 reported that they are slated for Tuesday.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, Paxton’s opinion specified that requirement only applies in cases where an inmate dies on jail property, as opposed to, for example, in a hospital while still in custody.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Loro Piana in 1997 established the annual Record Bale Award, driving his and the brand’s quest for increasingly finer merino wool fibers every year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In their place Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner have established themselves as the kings of the court, and the rest of the world consistently isn’t in their sphere.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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Splenda can be appropriate when preferred for taste or function.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Consumers have preferred SUVs and trucks over sedans for years.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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While 657 classified positions have been identified for closure, the district spokesperson said the final number of layoffs has not yet been determined and is expected to be lower due to retirements and other personnel moves.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Fast forward to 1976 and James Wheeler enters a cave determined to uncover the truth — and is never seen again.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Only eight of the Pikachu Illustrator cards have been awarded a PSA Grade 9 and Paul’s sale is the only PSA Grade 10, the highest and most desirable grade assigned by PSA.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Officers leaving Minnesota will report back to their stations or be assigned elsewhere.—
Ben Finley,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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On his way to the dressing room, Gudas picked some snow off the ice and kissed it.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The council recently picked a fight with Friends of the Library, with the council questioning whether to accept $825,000 from the group.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Pinned (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinned%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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