penning

Example Sentences

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He studied and wrote poetry in detention, penning his verses on cigarette boxes when he couldn't access paper.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Mr. Guest reveals the key to penning their songs: “Pretentiousness was important.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Swift, who is known for penning a string of break-up tracks, has previously said she will never confirm who her songs are about.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

Then, after his dad died in 2020, he got to work penning a version of his father’s story via “The Waterfront.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

There seemed to be nothing penning them in.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama