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calligraphy

[kuh-lig-ruh-fee] / kəˈlɪg rə fi /
NOUN
chirography
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NOUN
hand
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In the Palisade Calligraphy, the miles seem shorter even as the time between potty breaks grows longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Calligraphy in Europe experienced a decline in the 19th century, with the advent of the typewriter, but it continued to be used for official documents and scholarly purposes.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

“And I got more and more involved, and now it’s one of my favorite things,” said Podesta, who plans to attend this year’s International Calligraphy Conference in California.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2015

"Calligraphy is an art; typing isn't," she says.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2011

"Calligraphy is a skill I have always wanted to acquire."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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