pencil in
Example Sentences
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The median Fed official in the “dot plot” leans toward one rate hike by the end of 2026 and quickly pivots to pencil in one rate cut in 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Economist Julia Coronado said she expects six Fed officials to pencil in a rate hike this year.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 14, 2026
In a shared calendar on their refrigerator, he and Terranova pencil in important games and avoid scheduling date nights or dinners with friends accordingly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
A majority of officials continued to pencil in at least one rate cut this year in projections released after the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
The moment I have one colored pencil in my hand, I’m itching to drop it and grab another one.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
