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clipboards

  • plural
    of clipboard.
    clipboard
    noun
    a small board having at the top a clip for holding papers and serving as a portable writing surface.

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Two weeks later, I noticed the fire and safety team walking through the prison, holding clipboards, testing alarms, and inspecting extinguishers.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

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

We have two clipboards now instead of one so we can split up and talk to twice as many people.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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