Example Sentences

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Earlier reports had pinned OpenAI’s potential value at as much as $830 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

Many in the diaspora had pinned dreams on it gaining independence or being joined to Armenia.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2023

The 16 assembled viewers in Manguinhos, who had pinned their hopes on the squad, were wracked with disappointment.

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2023

He had pinned his hopes on Lincoln or Morgan or Cheney.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Rasalas lifted its hoof and Minya slid out from beneath it, rubbing the place on her chest where it had pinned her.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor