Example Sentences

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One of the passengers had jotted down the passing bus’ license plate number, which was then traced back to one of Dave Matthews band’s tour bus drivers.

From Washington Times • Aug. 8, 2022

But when it came to the 10th Symphony, Beethoven didn't leave much behind, other than some musical notes and a handful of ideas he had jotted down.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2021

All the photographs were of scraps of paper on which the artist had jotted down phrases lifted from radio talk shows, advertisements and overheard conversations.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2018

Just when you’re wishing you had jotted down major plot points, a character will deliver a capsule summary of where things stand.

From Washington Post • May 8, 2017

She called Bethel Park directory services again and when she hung up she looked down at the note she had jotted on a slip of paper.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng