Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinning (down)
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This year, the foundation received a tenfold increase in applications for its Local Grand Program, selecting 10 winners out of a field of 2,500 nonprofits to receive a total of $250,000 in funding.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Plenty of shrubs love full sun, but selecting shrubs that do well in shade conditions can be tricky.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some cities have gone further, establishing minimum wage rates above state levels to account for higher living costs in major metropolitan regions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The younger Hullar told Dateline UC Davis that his father played a linchpin role in establishing UC Davis as an academic and research leader in fields beyond agriculture and veterinary medicine.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Schilders believes the importance of determining the exact injury is crucial.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many players will still be determining their new destinations as classes start.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Before adopting, carefully assess your resources.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Sergio Machado will direct and Sergio Carvalho will co-direct both the doc and biopic, which will be the first two productions in Brazil adopting the manual’s parameters of sustainability.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Mason suggests specifying the purpose and time frame of your request.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Since they’re designed to last for generations, choosing the right pan is essential when the time comes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some people tap out during training, choosing a different role or company.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have kept a low profile since adopting their daughter in early summer 2025, preferring to keep her out of the spotlight.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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Inside the Wrigley Field office building, club officials never want to rule anything out, always preferring to wait until the last minute before making a big decision.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Three years at the symphony Starting on his first day, July 27, 2020, Jones’ responsibilities included assigning parts to musicians, managing instruments, arranging production with stage crews and leading the percussion section’s performance.—
Matti Gellman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 1964, the National Police Board, together with the Swedish Police Association, launched a trial assigning women to special tasks, once again limiting their work to investigative, reconnaissance, and security patrol duties, without participation in regular uniformed service.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Pinning (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinning%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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