in writing
idiom
: 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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Ensure the issue is documented in writing, and ask about the pay disparity.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The governor's State of the State has been required in writing since California became a state in 1850.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Document your concerns in writing and keep a record of all communications.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The governor's State of the State has been required in writing since California became a state in 1850.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Document your concerns in writing and keep a record of all communications.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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