pen

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Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s also a good idea to sign Form 843 with a blue pen instead of black, Marine said.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

A further £4,225 was spent on a Montblanc Starwalker World Time fountain pen in March of that year, one of a number of pens purchased for four-figure amounts.

From BBC • May 25, 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

I heard as she scratched something down with her pen and then said, “Thank you, Mr. Kravitz. This has been most helpful.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman