pinning (down)

present participle of pin (down)

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Verb
  • In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
    Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • While selecting pieces for the exhibit, Pacini visited the carousel in storage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
    Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • But determining how long to keep the money in the account will require some work, as each saver's goals are different.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • If multiple fires are burning at once, real-time data is crucial to determining response.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • African and Caribbean leaders are demanding financial compensation, debt cancellation and formal apologies from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade after adopting a sweeping reparations plan at a conference in Ghana.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
  • Underestimating Potential Cyber Threats The primary risk leaders should evaluate when adopting alternative banking platforms is fraud, particularly as AI becomes more advanced.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • On June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement specifying that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts, but saying the investigation was still ongoing.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
  • Its Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Ram Villivalam, acknowledged more work was needed without specifying what stalled the bill.
    Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
    Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026
  • That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
    Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • His original character designer, who wasn't involved in the new game, admitted to preferring the Super Mario Galaxy Movie version of Fox to this remake's.
    James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • Bergvall has not shown a similar passing arsenal, preferring short exchanges to circulate possession and relying more on his dribbling.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Piper Sandler also initiated coverage of Take-Two , assigning the stock an overweight rating.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • The media blitz shocked some at City Hall, who believed Crowley should have waited until the emergency was over before publicly assigning blame.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
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“Pinning (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinning%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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