penning

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She continued writing while working as a doctor specialising in brain disorders in Boston, Massachusetts, and her publishing career took off when she began penning psychological thrillers.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He studied and wrote poetry in detention, penning his verses on cigarette boxes when he couldn't access paper.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

But after an extensive hiatus, all three Wayans brothers are back, penning a new script that will lampoon the best and worst horror has had to offer in the 13 years since “Scary Movie 5.”

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

One of its co-founders drew a string of unusual rebukes from the White House this past week after penning a rather personal essay about his own uneasiness around the work his industry is doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

He finishes penning a small detail on Wolverine’s leg muscle and finally looks up.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na