penning

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The Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership inspired Jagger and Richards to begin penning their own songs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

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

But after an extensive hiatus, all three Wayans brothers are back, penning a new script that will lampoon the best and worst horror has had to offer in the 13 years since “Scary Movie 5.”

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

Shareholders say they don’t see Abel penning op-eds or making appearances on TV shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

The earliest recorded contest took place at Chalds in around 700 bc, the poet Hesiod proudly penning a few lines in celebration of his winning a solo singing class there.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall