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pen and paper

NOUN
stationery
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While rewatching one of the “Miasma” sequels, Kris takes out a pen and paper, writes the word “DESIRE” in all caps, and underlines it twice.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

A lot of us are going back to pen and paper.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

He said that in a world focused on technology, where people can become caught up in making videos or perfecting production, writing requires nothing more than a pen and paper.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

If you think writing out a math calculation with pen and paper is enough to create consciousness, you have far more faith in mathematics than I do.

From Slate May 25, 2026

She plopped back into her chair, with a calculator, pen, and paper laid out in front of her.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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