Example Sentences

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A year ago, Gray was the young pitcher Nationals fans were pinning their hopes on amid the team’s rebuild.

From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2023

“Policymakers were pinning too many hopes on ending unemployment insurance as a labor market boost,” said Fiona Greig, managing director of the JPMorgan Chase Institute, who has studied the issue.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2021

“They were pinning their ears back and got to me a couple of times.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2019

Refugees on the islands had told the BBC they were pinning their hopes on the vote.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2019

"Well, we must go," declared little Porter Knapp, struggling out from the knot of boys, who, all bigger and stronger, were pinning him against the window most uncomfortably.

From Five Little Peppers and their Friends by Sidney, Margaret