doodling
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On a notebook on her coffee table, she wrote Cynthia Renee Ortiz, doodling hearts around her prospective married name.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
He coped with frustration by doodling during meetings and began developing the Dilbert character.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
He appeared more focused on doodling on a pad of paper than the news conference.
From BBC • May 16, 2024
The only relevant purpose I can see for this conceptual doodling, however well carried out, is to give the fifth Broadway incarnation of the 1966 show a distinctive profile.
From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2024
After he left, I began doodling on my notebook again.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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