in writing

phrase

: in the form of a letter or a document
The agreement needs to be in writing in order for it to be valid.

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Then ask the insurer, in writing, about anything the certificate leaves ambiguous. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The attorneys demand that Sharpton apologize verbally and in writing, say the statements were false and stop repeating them. Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Loupe refused in writing, saying the citation deadline had passed. Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 City officials communicated that to LINXS, but not in writing, so LINKS went ahead and designed it to meet the wrong code. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in writing

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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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