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pen and paper

NOUN
stationery
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One thing teachers seem to agree on is a return to pen and paper.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 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

A breach of Japanese beer giant Asahi forced the company back to pen and paper to cope, while the fashion house behind Gucci and Balenciaga was also targeted in September.

From BBC Apr. 1, 2026

David Yturralde arrived at the mushroom talk in Newport Beach recently armed with a pen and paper and a host of questions.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 8, 2026

A week after Annie died, Charles took out pen and paper and wrote a memorial portrait of Annie.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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