pencil
Example Sentences
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I throw my pencil down in frustration and lean back so hard against my headboard that it smacks against the wall.
From Literature
We receive pencils for our students and a satchel to carry our things.
From Literature
Spilled pencils, overturned books and a crumbled cookie lay strewn about on her bedroom floor, halfhearted attempts to break up the monotony.
Her songwriting would continue behind the scenes, even if she struggled with keeping a pencil and paper around.
From Los Angeles Times
Unified to pencil in exact amounts for grants even though the district is likely to get its share.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
