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lin

1 American  
[lin] / lɪn /

noun

  1. a variant of linn.


Lin 2 American  
[lin] / lɪn /

noun

  1. Maya Ying born 1959, U.S. architect and sculptor.

  2. a female given name, form of Caroline or Carolyn.


lin. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. lineal.

  2. linear.

  3. liniment.


Example Sentences

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Han Lin, managing director and China country director for consultancy The Asia Group, says the Supreme Court decision shifted the leverage in the relationship.

From Barron's

Lin characterized the overnight comments from Beijing as a warning about Section 301 action against critical sectors like electric vehicles, rare earths, or artificial-intelligence chips.

From Barron's

“It’s a fun event,” says Coffee Confessionals owner Jing Lin.

From Los Angeles Times

Lin says she opened Coffee Confessionals in 2024 because she wanted to create community around coffee, conversation and the sharing of vulnerabilities.

From Los Angeles Times

Lin leaves stacks of “conversation cards” featuring icebreaker questions on the tables at Coffee Confessionals, to help prompt connection between strangers or for those on first dates.

From Los Angeles Times