penning

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He studied and wrote poetry in detention, penning his verses on cigarette boxes when he couldn't access paper.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

But after an extensive hiatus, all three Wayans brothers are back, penning a new script that will lampoon the best and worst horror has had to offer in the 13 years since “Scary Movie 5.”

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

Guild’s many hats include helping manage $1 billion for 180,000 “everyday investors” as she calls them, looking after Robinhood Strategies long-term wealth management for clients, and penning a weekly blog.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

Mr. Guest reveals the key to penning their songs: “Pretentiousness was important.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

The earliest recorded contest took place at Chalds in around 700 bc, the poet Hesiod proudly penning a few lines in celebration of his winning a solo singing class there.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall