pin
noun
a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
was pinning
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past progressiveof pin.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Nick thought he was pinning the crime on a dead man, someone from his past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
He told young people he was pinning his hopes on their efforts in working to save the planet and to make the world’s economy more attentive to the poor.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 24, 2022
Anna was pinning her hopes on being able to pick up some flights on Friday to try to get into France before the restrictions come into effect.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2021
Elena, a pensioner interviewed in the conflict region of eastern Ukraine, said she was pinning her hopes on a halt to shelling.
From Reuters ● Dec. 6, 2021
She tried to stand, but something large and heavy was pinning her legs.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
