penning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penning
Example Sentences
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By the time she had finished penning the propulsive tale, “I almost felt like I owed them an apology,” Arnott admits.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
He studied and wrote poetry in detention, penning his verses on cigarette boxes when he couldn't access paper.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
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 • Jan. 4, 2026
One of its co-founders drew a string of unusual rebukes from the White House this past week after penning a rather personal essay about his own uneasiness around the work his industry is doing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
He finishes penning a small detail on Wolverine’s leg muscle and finally looks up.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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