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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