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as in to pen
to compose and set down on paper the words of
a staunch supporter of the old school, he prefers to write all of his letters by hand
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as in to communicate
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of write
Warnock writes that his belief that the crooked places in America will be made straight keeps him motivated even on tough days at the Capitol.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz wrote a new bridge.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2026
If a private worry surfaces, take a breath and write it down, then choose a practical adjustment that brings peace.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Originally directed and produced by Blackhurst and written by David Ebeltoft, Alone Time debuted online in 2012 and has since amassed millions of views across YouTube and Vimeo.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 June 2026
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Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz wrote a new bridge.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2026
If a private worry surfaces, take a breath and write it down, then choose a practical adjustment that brings peace.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Originally directed and produced by Blackhurst and written by David Ebeltoft, Alone Time debuted online in 2012 and has since amassed millions of views across YouTube and Vimeo.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 June 2026
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Two years after her death, Buckingham Palace penned a latter to PETA in 2024 saying that Queen Camilla would continue the fur-free legacy.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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In a series of posts, Hargitay gave Brunson his flowers, resharing several videos of performance in the game and penning a brief post, paying tribute to his talents.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Luth said the Board is still reeling from the news and plans to meet to discuss what’s next and communicate with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.—
Rebecca Noel
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Search teams, working in pitch black darkness, were unable to communicate effectively because radios were down and cell phones didn’t work.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Ferriss turned experimentation into a competitive advantage—authoring multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers, launching one of the world’s most influential podcasts, and investing early in companies like Uber, Facebook, Shopify, and Duolingo.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
9 June 2026
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But radiologist Elizabeth McDonald at the University of Pennsylvania, who co-authored that study, says the protective effects with GLP-1s appear greater than with other treatments or lifestyle changes.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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In a corresponding move, the team placed swing tackle Storm Norton on the physically unable to perform list, which ended his season.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Their high ponytails became a signature of sorts for the pint-sized actresses who rocked the hairdo along with their corresponding denim dresses at a convention in 1993.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Repetition is composed of a novelist’s remembrances of her teenage girlhood, a tumultuous time no matter what.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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At the Met Gala, Imah looked composed without appearing rehearsed into stiffness.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Video posted to social media showed the plane on its side and smashed into a highway barrier as the tail was ripped from the fuselage.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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In a joint statement posted to Facebook on Tuesday, the Defiance County Sheriff's Office and the Defiance County Prosecutor's Office said the boy died in an accidental shooting on Saturday.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Write.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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