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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These people are professional negotiators, so get as much in writing ahead of time.
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Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But that's not the case in writing.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The sad thing is that the openness and fair play in writing about fashion have changed enormously.
—James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Ask if the vehicle suffered water damage, and ask the seller to put the answer in writing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But that's not the case in writing.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The sad thing is that the openness and fair play in writing about fashion have changed enormously.
—James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Ask if the vehicle suffered water damage, and ask the seller to put the answer in writing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2025.
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