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Many experts are pencilling in sharper declines ahead, depending on how long the conflict lasts.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Officials have offered more vocal support in recent days to earlier action and we are pencilling in a September announcement, but it is clear that the Covid resurgence could delay it.

From The Guardian • Aug. 19, 2021

They seem dreadfully afraid lest any one should peep over their shoulders, and discover the wonderful "odds" they are pencilling down.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various