pen

Example Sentences

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In one, while high up on the mountain, he apologises to his mother for switching from pen to pencil because "the ink has begun to freeze".

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

But no human would bother to guess in which direction the pen might fall, there's no way to tell.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

“I’ve got a pen, and I’ve got a phone,” Mr. Obama said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

He’s like a prisoner in a pen of his own making.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Glory tapped her chin with her pen again.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova