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scribble

[skrib-uhl] / ˈskrɪb əl /


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Ava steps away for a moment, giving Deborah an opportunity to reach for her notebook to scribble a thought . . . then it happens.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

He usually writes the movies he directs; this time around, he didn’t have to scribble a single word.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

I learned this the hard way while following along on my mat, occasionally leaning over to scribble notes — at one point, I caught the teacher’s eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Jacob Bethell can now add another bullet point to the notebook he uses to scribble down reminders before going out to bat.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

A sticky note was attached to the card with a hasty scribble on it that said, “He’s the right guy for the brownstone.”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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