scrawl
Example Sentences
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The BBC has seen a copy of the judgement which includes the report and a two-page prescription which shows the doctor's unreadable scrawl.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
Managers can issue warnings to baristas who repeatedly write on customer cups ahead of time, scrawl something inappropriate or fail to use a Sharpie, according to internal guidance on the mandate to Starbucks stores.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 20, 2025
On a night in mid-January, Isla Lester, a server at the Greek restaurant, took a few moments between customers to scrawl out the letters K-A-Y-L-E-E in orange marker on the side of a fresh candle.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023
“I’m glad my scrawl made you ‘laugh,’” she replied promptly.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023
Both pages were covered with his untidy scrawl.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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