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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Still, actress Devery Jacobs wasn’t nominated and the show didn’t make the cut in writing and directing categories.
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Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
Others in the White House have said Biden is spending more time with Donilon and Richetti because of their specialties in writing speeches, reviewing polling and interacting with Congress.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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Need to get some things in writing?
—USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
The Manhattan district attorney's office, which was given until July 24 to respond in writing, has not commented on the filing.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 11 July 2024
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Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
Others in the White House have said Biden is spending more time with Donilon and Richetti because of their specialties in writing speeches, reviewing polling and interacting with Congress.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Need to get some things in writing?
—USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
The Manhattan district attorney's office, which was given until July 24 to respond in writing, has not commented on the filing.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 11 July 2024
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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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