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pinning

verb

present participle of pin

as in tacking

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In the backdrop, investors are increasingly skeptical of governments’ bloated budgets and mounting deficits.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Yields that are climbing because of strong economic growth carry different implications for stocks and the broader economy than yields driven by resurgent inflation, mounting government deficits or stress within the Treasury market itself.

— Sean Conlon,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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The league punished Las Vegas by taking away a first-round draft pick and suspending coach Becky Hammon for two games.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague on Monday ruled in Pakistan's favor over the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, saying the historic pact remains fully binding and that India had no valid grounds for ending or suspending it.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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The three-layer cake was designed to reflect the structure of the reception room — fondant draped like the velvet draping on the walls adorned the sides of the cake, with edible pearl detailing.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026

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One of the more memorable instances finds Cole grabbing an open padlock off a door and using it to belt an opponent across the face before hooking the shackle into the dude’s mouth and using it to rip open his cheek.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
The toys have cross-generational appeal, as well, hooking kids, teens, adults and the collector market.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of hooking

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His left ear, which had been left dangling around his chin, was sewn back into place.

— Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
But its real essence is pure escapism, whether dangling from a mountain while rappelling or relaxing in the impeccable spa with its energizing hammam rituals and fragrant frankincense oils.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dangling

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Steinem set out to expose the working conditions and interior lives of the bunnies slinging booze to the playboys who patronized the club.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
After months of further reporting, handwringing, mud-slinging and general messiness, the NBA dropped the hammer yesterday.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of slinging

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What’s more, ESPN ranks the Dolphins 31st in its three-year power rankings (projecting 2027 through 2029).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
In a variation on her character from Parasite, Cho deftly underplays Yi-je’s insensitivity as another woman projecting a blithe lack of awareness of her privilege.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

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