put pen to paper
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But one six-year-old boy - who regards himself as his "biggest fan" - has put pen to paper to mark the broadcaster's 100th birthday, by drawing 100 of his favourite animals.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Von der Leyen is joined by EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic -- sparking speculation the two sides may finally put pen to paper on a long-awaited free trade deal.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
As I do whenever I’m trying to develop something new, I put pen to paper.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026
Shelley would have seen headlines about dug-up graves and sketchy doctors in the years before she put pen to paper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Perhaps tomorrow I would actually put pen to paper.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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