pin
noun
a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
had been pinning
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past perfect progressiveof pin.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Same-sex couples had been pinning their hopes on this key judgement - many had earlier told the BBC they would marry if the petitions went through.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2023
It had been pinning its hopes on First Horizon due to its footprint in the southeastern U.S.
From Reuters ● Jun. 8, 2023
Even before Covid-19, the industry had been pinning its hopes on “adult” ice cream, a relatively new category known for subdued sugar and noble flavors such as Earl Grey tea.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2021
Movie theaters had been pinning their hopes on the film as a major July release that could bring audiences back to theaters.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2020
But the reality is Antonio Conte had been pinning his hopes on Lukaku leading the line.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 7, 2017
