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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By adulthood, most of us have a signature coffee order, a go-to skin-care routine, and a solid understanding that iron is important for our health.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
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However, her addition to the House Democratic Caucus provides the final signature needed for the bipartisan discharge petition regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Robbie was in the photo as well, albeit with his hand blocking the majority of his face.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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How strong a hand does a jump rebid show in competition?—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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“John Hancock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Hancock. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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