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pinning

verb

present participle of pin

as in tacking

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This week, during the same appeal hearing, prosecutors are mounting a separate argument that her prison sentence of 33 years with no parole isn’t long enough.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Evidence is mounting that artificial intelligence is helping the richest people and cities pull further ahead.

— Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of mounting

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To make room for seasonal culinary delights, Casey loves hanging floral arrangements above the dining space.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Straight back, the ballroom is a work of art, with detailed ceilings hanging over the grand space, which can easily accommodate more than two dozen guests for formal dinners.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hanging

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In other cases Hoodoo was used to counter the threat of curses, as in the practice of suspending bottles from a tree to trap any malevolent spirits or witches traveling in spirit form.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
The new ordinance has a mandatory minimum penalty, including suspending the tobacco license, attorney Mike Pasquinelli said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026
Coco says The final product was a beautiful off-the-shoulder gown with a subtle sweetheart neckline, draping at the hip, and a sweeping train.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of draping

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Label project coordinator Frances Farlee recently attended a show slinging artisanal cocktails.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and a pack of rogue dinosaurs won’t be able to catch the web-slinging Spider-Man at the top of box office charts.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of slinging

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Sweetgreen cut its full-year outlook on August 6, projecting declines in sales and foot traffic.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
With grocery prices still elevated and the USDA projecting further increases in fresh produce costs, shoppers may need to keep layering those strategies to stretch their budgets.

— Betty Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

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