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This time, a majority are expected to show an extended hold through year-end, and the question is how many will pencil in an increase.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Should Beal clear the protocols before the game, the Wizards will pencil him in for his normal number of minutes while relying on the all-star to let Unseld know when he needs a break.

From Washington Post Dec. 27, 2021

UC officials estimate that will pencil out to $534 per undergraduate student in the next academic year, putting tuition and systemwide fees at just over $13,000 a year for in-state students.

From Seattle Times Jul. 22, 2021

Critics of the Yakima plan say they’re not convinced the projects’ costs will pencil out with its benefits to fish or crops.

From Seattle Times Feb. 12, 2019

“Then I will pencil a word to my sister, to let her know why I am detained.”

From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette