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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However, some states have laws requiring employers to provide an explanation for termination, either verbally or in writing, particularly in cases of involuntary termination.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Story Duration: No preference (47%) How the main characters spend their time: Falling in or out of love (19%); participating in criminal activity (16%), particularly murder; being creative (14%), particularly in writing; and helping others (10%), particularly operating as a spiritual leader.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
Coloring can develop fine motor skills that aid in writing and typing as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
That can be accomplished, provided the governor declares a budget emergency in writing and that the House and Senate each agree with a 60% vote of approval.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Story Duration: No preference (47%) How the main characters spend their time: Falling in or out of love (19%); participating in criminal activity (16%), particularly murder; being creative (14%), particularly in writing; and helping others (10%), particularly operating as a spiritual leader.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
Coloring can develop fine motor skills that aid in writing and typing as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
That can be accomplished, provided the governor declares a budget emergency in writing and that the House and Senate each agree with a 60% vote of approval.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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