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pinning (down)

verb

present participle of pin (down)

as in singling (out)

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The core whiskey portfolio is more about selecting and blending high-quality barrels into various expressions than taking chances, however, and the two main bourbons just got upgraded in terms of age and proof.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
In newer versions of Google Photos, selecting the frame or tapping the camera icon can reveal the export control.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of selecting

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In my view, the government must get ahead of that curve by establishing a full-fledged Department of AI, rather than leaving it to a single individual.

— Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
The Trojans beat South Grand Prairie 24-17, establishing themselves as the 8-6A team to beat.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of establishing

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The organization is helping provide fliers the family can use to canvas the area and will serve as a conduit with law enforcement while determining what other assistance the family needs.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Leaders and teams can then participate in developing practical solutions while the organization establishes clear measures for determining whether those changes are producing a different employee experience.

— Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of determining

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In September, her campaign criticized Tafoya’s sports stance without specifying how Flanagan would vote on federal restrictions.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Later chroniclers say he was first struck by an arrow—some specifying the eye—and then killed in close combat.

— Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of specifying

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Many questioned the Dodgers choosing to pitch Skubal in Saturday’s opener while slotting Blake Snell into Sunday’s spot and leaving last season’s playoff hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the bench until Game 3.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The screen just isn't that colorful, which puts it at a disadvantage for everything from designing a flyer to choosing the right photo for a social media post.

— Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of choosing

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While wealthy watch buyers can easily afford the extra tax, some are preferring to hold off on purchases or deliveries until the tariff is lifted or lowered, industry analysts say.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
But for those preferring an LLM-free life, user can program the unit with MicroPython and Arduino C++.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of preferring

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That work can include assigning tasks, structuring workflows, inspecting outputs, coordinating multiple agents, resolving failures and deciding when a human needs to intervene.

— Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Trustee Wendy Dunnington said existing issues in the neighborhood need to be addressed first, such as managing traffic before and after school and during events, monitoring noise levels, and assigning parking.

— Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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