penning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penning
Example Sentences
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That means writers penning all their own work—and people who acknowledge using chatbots for help—are trying to master something they never worried about before: how to sound human.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
She continued writing while working as a doctor specialising in brain disorders in Boston, Massachusetts, and her publishing career took off when she began penning psychological thrillers.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 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
Back on the ground, we stroll along the quays bordering the Seine, where so many writers walked for centuries before penning their masterpieces.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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