put pen to paper
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Von der Leyen is joined by EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic -- sparking speculation the two sides may finally put pen to paper on a long-awaited free trade deal.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Shelley would have seen headlines about dug-up graves and sketchy doctors in the years before she put pen to paper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Sources have told BBC Sport that Glasner was offered a new contract earlier this summer, but has yet to put pen to paper on an extension.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
I started out by dictating them to a beloved aunt, who would put pen to paper before I was physically able to write.
From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025
Perhaps tomorrow I would actually put pen to paper.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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