scrawled

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Looking at his police file, I can hardly read the signature over his statement; his name is illegible, scrawled and messy, like that of a boy.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

In June 2020 it was scrawled with graffiti accusing Churchill of being a racist, during a Black Lives Matter protest triggered by the death of George Floyd in the US.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

On the wrist straps are Street’s initials, scrawled in marker.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

He showed AFP his diary -- a small notebook scrawled with pen.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

I’m just staring at this map with all these squiggly lines and tiny numbers and little handwritten notes scrawled in the corners.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz