scribbling

Example Sentences

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It was finally done in a month of frantic scribbling and, when complete, caused eyes to pop.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

They moved on to a client tender and she was scribbling notes.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

While on vacation in France, he started scribbling an idea for a spy novel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Scenes of Redford and Hoffman taking phone calls and scribbling down notes, or poring over library slips in desperate search of a kernel of a lead, were thrilling.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

They seemed to know just what to do: scribbling words on the paper, sticking it inside the candle wax, holding it up until the wick ignited on its own without explanation, and setting it free.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton