by letter

phrase

: by sending and receiving letters
We communicated with each other by letter.
a relationship that began by letter

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Mulholland did not respond to requests for comment for this article after being sent a detailed list of findings by email and by letter. Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026 But a scathing audit last year by the state auditor found that severe staffing shortages have meant the majority of the agency’s workplace investigations are conducted by letter rather than in person —an approach that relies on employers largely policing themselves. Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026 The mayor of Rome tried to intervene by letter. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026 The firms were notified by letter and will be suspended from the program for at least 30 days before any final termination. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by letter

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“By letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20letter. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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