Recent Examples on the WebThe first half takes place in Leipzig, where Fanny forms an intense intellectual and erotic connection with her German pen pal, Lena (Josefa Heinsius).—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024 The two had only met once before the pandemic, but became literary pen pals and cheerleaders for one another.—Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2024 His death opened the door for Woody Harrelson's Woody character — a pen pal of Coach's — though the loss was felt among viewers and the cast.—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024 While serving time in prison for her role in the killing of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, Gypsy was in a relationship with a man named Ken, who first started as a pen pal.—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024 Bateman, Hayes and Arnett expressed surprise upon learning the future husband-and-wife duo became pen pals after that experience.—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023 The young women started writing their names and addresses on slips of paper and tucking them inside the balls, paving the way for a pen pal correspondence.—Annika Hipple, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023 That extra year, from 1967 to 1968, also brought him something else: A pen pal.—Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2023 And Calvin's pen pal, Minister Wakely, gets substantial screentime with Elizabeth to ruminate on clashes between faith and science.—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 13 Oct. 2023
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