scribing

Definition of scribingnext
present participle of scribe
as in filing
to mark with or as if with a line or groove carefully scribed two lines into the wood

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  • For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
    Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
  • The Alabama Supreme Court dismissed their appeal, calling the conduct egregious, and barred the lawyer from filing in that court again without co-counsel sign-off.
    Alexandra Smyth, Fortune, 16 May 2026
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  • The chance to work with the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager had been a significant draw for many of the players who had joined the club over the previous 18 months, and his abrupt departure left some scratching their heads.
    Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • For textured handles or seams where grime tends to hide, an old soft toothbrush can help loosen residue without scratching the surface.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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  • Catch grooving house sets on Fridays nights with Mirari Presents, or back-to-back electronic rhythms most Saturdays with Off The Record.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The machine performed a routine of dance moves along with human dancers, grooving to the tune of popular Imagine Dragons soundtrack Believer.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Scribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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