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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The player, or the NFLPA with his approval, then has three days to appeal in writing to Goodell.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The estranged pair is also barred from making disparaging remarks about the other parent to the children, either verbally or in writing.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
The ability to explain complex concepts clearly, whether in writing or in conversation, often determines how effective an engineer can be.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The estranged pair is also barred from making disparaging remarks about the other parent to the children, either verbally or in writing.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
The ability to explain complex concepts clearly, whether in writing or in conversation, often determines how effective an engineer can be.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
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 6 Sep. 2025.
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