penciling

variants or pencilling
Definition of pencilingnext
present participle of pencil

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  • Xi last visited in 2019, while Putin made a trip in 2024, when Moscow and Pyongyang hailed their tightening military ties by inking a mutual defense treaty.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
  • After inking a long-term contract extension this offseason, LaFleur needs to deliver now for one of the most storied franchises.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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“Penciling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penciling. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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