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penmanship

[pen-muhn-ship] / ˈpɛn mənˌʃɪp /


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If interpreting the economy now hinges on fine differences between upper and lowercases, sloppy penmanship could lead to financial ruin.

From Barron's ● Dec. 4, 2025

This isn’t to say everyone needs to brush up on penmanship and stop using AI calendars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025

Schoolchildren have also competed for prizes in arts, crafts and penmanship.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2023

“He had very good penmanship even in haste,” Nantz said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2023

The Sisters often praised him during his time in the Tower, complimenting his penmanship or his swiftness or his polite demeanor.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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