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Most analysts have forecast that they will pencil in a peak range of at least 4.75% to 5%, or even 5% to 5.25%, up from their September forecast of 4.5% to 4.75%.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2022

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

“There are many in the industry who think this will pencil out,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2016

“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