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pencil

[pen-suhl] / ˈpɛn səl /






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One night, his papers and pencils were knocked to the parlor floor by Estelle’s unearthly white gown which grew more solid, more real with each session.

From Literature

I waited while Mama got pencil and paper and made a list of the things she needed.

From Literature

She picked up her notebook and pencil—but before she could start to write, the ground began to tremble.

From Literature

“I’m explaining everything from how you throw your trash in the trash can to how you hold your pencil,” Clark said.

From Los Angeles Times

Her forecast pencils in monthly inflation readings consistent with 2% by year’s end.

From The Wall Street Journal