as in scribble
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Beth Warren, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
Or the Post-its with the name Jason scrawled on them?
—Maya Chung, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024
The slurs were scrawled on a tampon dispenser and cafeteria table.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2024
Doing so has reportedly become easier with many bank workers simply following a robber’s instructions if that demand is scrawled on a note.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
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The name of the victim and her birthday were scrawled on paper and left on the altar, along with her photo.
—Beth Warren, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
Or the Post-its with the name Jason scrawled on them?
—Maya Chung, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024
The slurs were scrawled on a tampon dispenser and cafeteria table.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2024
Doing so has reportedly become easier with many bank workers simply following a robber’s instructions if that demand is scrawled on a note.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
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“Scrawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrawl. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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