Example Sentences
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Thatcher, his latest anointed icon, fares no better than a butterfly pinned to his mood board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Balkan nation has even pinned part of its bid to join the European Union on reviving the site -- with environmental benchmarks required for membership closely tied to the salina's health.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Sports loves scapegoats, but it can’t be pinned on one moment or individual.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Katie was a very promising player in her early 20s - she had a lot of hopes pinned on her and was also signed up to Andy Murray's management agency.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The powerful current pinned the canoes in place, and water quickly rushed into the vessels and sank them.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
