scribbling

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They moved on to a client tender and she was scribbling notes.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Albert recalled asking, scribbling notes to herself so she would know she had heard correctly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Scenes of Redford and Hoffman taking phone calls and scribbling down notes, or poring over library slips in desperate search of a kernel of a lead, were thrilling.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

He came up with the name by "scribbling on a napkin".

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

“Oh, of course,” I said, taking the paper from her hand and scribbling my name and some kind words.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad