PINS
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of PINS
P(erson) I(n) N(eed of ) S(upervision)
Example Sentences
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H.L. is the chief scientist of Neural Galaxy Inc. L.L. serves on the scientific advisory board for Beijing Pins Medical Co.,
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026
Parks Foundation memorial bench in Stevens’ honor, funded by Mauricio Alvarado of Rockin Pins from a design he’d created with Stevens before the comic’s passing.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022
"Pins and broaches were seen as so unfashionable and now I can't buy enough of them. They sell so quickly."
From BBC • May 31, 2022
Pins with handles are the last major category and, unsurprisingly, you’ll find fans and detractors.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2021
Past the Charm Bracelets, through the Kilt Pins, deeper into the locker room, Calliope limped.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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