pen

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Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"People think somebody will just feel a bit sick for a while… but the adrenaline pen isn't 100% guaranteed," she cautioned.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s also a good idea to sign Form 843 with a blue pen instead of black, Marine said.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

If you think writing out a math calculation with pen and paper is enough to create consciousness, you have far more faith in mathematics than I do.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

She pushes a cocktail napkin and a pen my way.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko