penning

American  

[pen-ing] / ˈpɛn ɪŋ /

noun

1. pitching.

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Etymology

Origin of penning

First recorded in 1620–30; pen ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She started at the Journal covering the New York City restaurant industry, later penning a metro column for a year.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after an extensive hiatus, all three Wayans brothers are back, penning a new script that will lampoon the best and worst horror has had to offer in the 13 years since “Scary Movie 5.”

From Salon

Shareholders say they don’t see Abel penning op-eds or making appearances on TV shows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Guild’s many hats include helping manage $1 billion for 180,000 “everyday investors” as she calls them, looking after Robinhood Strategies long-term wealth management for clients, and penning a weekly blog.

From MarketWatch

That he did all this while also penning some of the greatest novels ever written simply goes to show that “Those who do, do much. Those who talk, talk much.”

From Literature

Related Words

• compose
• jot down