pen pal

Example Sentences

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It was a dream come true for Max, who has since become Britain's youngest zookeeper at Chessington Zoo, and acquired an Australian pen pal who loves Max's passion.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He once had a pen pal relationship with President Reagan because he thought it was important to hear the perspectives of political opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Maggie recalled sending off for pen pal lists while in school.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2023

Sigrid shared similar experiences, offering that “your pen pal will change your perspective on life, and you will gain as much as they do from the correspondence.”

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023

At last, my pen pal has a name.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish