scrawled

Example Sentences

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BENTON, Ky.—“There are two sides of me,” Brian McClain scrawled on a piece of paper to his wife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Looking at his police file, I can hardly read the signature over his statement; his name is illegible, scrawled and messy, like that of a boy.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

In an early episode, protagonist Sophie finds a tip her missing sister scrawled on a container of Golden Pear body scrub that viewers can conveniently buy on the show’s microsite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Victors went beyond checking off a list of hastily scrawled names to thanking entire categories of people: women, ancestors, Koreans, audiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Beatrice displayed a crumpled paper napkin that had been scrawled upon in red ink.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen