as in filing
to mark with or as if with a line or groove
carefully scribed two lines into the wood
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What was discussed in a more than two-hour-long executive session, Cincinnati Council members wouldn't say, filing past reporters and refusing to talk.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Advocates working with incarcerated survivors say that while hundreds of cases appear potentially eligible statewide, only a small subset meet the law’s narrow standards, and even fewer overcome barriers to filing decades later.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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The best vacuums for hardwood floors have a powerful cleaning performance without scratching or causing damage.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
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That pollen can fill the air, covers cars and cement, and can start noses running, eyes watering and throats scratching.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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In a TikTok shared after the ultra-exclusive event, the actors can be seen grooving together in their best black-tie attire, surrounded by other party attendees.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
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Brandy and Monica were on their feet for almost every song, grooving alongside a captivating ensemble of dancers who flowed through hip hop and contemporary dance styles.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Scribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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