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penciling

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present participle of pencil

as in inking

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inking

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Since inking a deal with the governor’s office in October of 2025, Kise’s firm, Continental PLLC, has received more than $111,000, according to the state’s contract database.

— Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
As Marchand first reported last month, Buck has clinched a sweet renewal deal with ESPN, inking a six-year extension that’s worth nearly $110 million.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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