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pencil (in)

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Definition of pencil (in)

as in to author

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In other words, a more restrictive immigration stance is not just a policy change, but presents a health care issue that could be devastating to millions of American families, said Pillai, who co-authored the KFF report.

— Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Solitary confinement can cause post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm and suicide risks, according to a 2024 report that Peeler co-authored with partners, including students and staff at Harvard University.

— Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, 3 July 2026

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This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Original screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa penned the book for the stage adaptation, which features original songs by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026

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DeepSeek is aiming to raise at least 10 billion yuan of additional funds, though the final amount could go several times higher depending on the number of investors that sign on, the people said.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Chipotle restaurant sign on exterior of a building under clear blue sky, Pleasant Hill, California, April 16, 2026.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 July 2026

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One $10,000 loan, memorialized in a note scribbled in Vietnamese, called for $100 a day in interest.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Her Eras Tour, the really beautiful white gown with her lyrics that were scribbled across the dress that was custom Vivienne.

— Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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