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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pencil (in)
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In a decision authored by Justice Elena Kagan, the Court ruled that Mexico's claims were barred by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a 2005 federal statute that largely shields gunmakers and sellers from liability when crimes are committed with their products.—
Dan Gooding
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025 -
The measure, authored by Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) would close a loophole in existing law, which already requires interest payments on other escrowed funds.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Oldman also credited screenwriter James Hart for penning a script that pulled him in with its fresh take on the old classic.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Veteran screenwriter and novelist Kazuki Nakashima penned the screenplay, with character designs by Takashi Okazaki and music by Yugo Kanno.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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The menu is short and changes frequently, sometimes with just four items scribbled on a chalkboard.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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As a reward, Colin gets a Christmas card with a time and place to meet up the following night scribbled on it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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“Pencil (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pencil%20%28in%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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