Example Sentences

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He oversees a vast signature-gathering operation, which includes workers who fan out across parking lots and public parks with clipboards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

As the chefs slave over their pots, five judges patrol the aisles with clipboards, making notes on their recipes and techniques.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It has involved a number of professionals who specialize in getting people on the ground with clipboards and petitions, and helping candidates navigate the complicated process.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Still, it’s got staying power, and there are plenty of true believers around: young, T-shirt-wearing petitioners who hang around near subway stations with clipboards.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2024

In August, when Karl returned to his classroom to set up for the new school year, he unpacked the clipboards from the box where Sasha had stowed them.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater