as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form
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That design was the signature motif of Emperor Wenzong, who restricted it for his personal use during his reign from 1328 to 1332, according to the study.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026 -
The difference between the event and the signature food from just down the street, however, lies in its aftereffect.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Trump held the real newspaper in his other hand, while Mamdani stood next to him.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wearing a pom pom hat and mittens and shovel in hand, a smiling Michelle Wu is trying to convince residents that the massive snow mounds plaguing city streets are not a bad thing, but a joyful experience.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“John Hancock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Hancock. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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