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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But in hybrid workplaces, where most communication happens in writing (Slack, email, Teams), tone can get lost in translation.
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Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Keep detailed records: save emails, track changes to your role, and request feedback in writing.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Each fall, administrators must notify parents — in writing — of their school-level policies, which will also be shared with students and staff.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Managers and volunteers should insist that board authority to act is confirmed in writing and then soon as possible is recorded in minutes.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Keep detailed records: save emails, track changes to your role, and request feedback in writing.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Each fall, administrators must notify parents — in writing — of their school-level policies, which will also be shared with students and staff.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Managers and volunteers should insist that board authority to act is confirmed in writing and then soon as possible is recorded in minutes.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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