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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Before a surgery, surgeons should, in writing, let the patient know of a hospital where the surgeon can perform the same surgery about to be done at Perfection or the hospital where the surgeon or Perfection has a transfer agreement.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
The government asked to have until 11 a.m. PDT on Wednesday to submit its arguments in writing before the judge rules.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 June 2025
The Ukrainian and Russian delegations handed over their respective positions in writing, which is good news.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The railroad held five public hearings on the fare increases in April and May and solicited comments in writing and by email as well.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
The government asked to have until 11 a.m. PDT on Wednesday to submit its arguments in writing before the judge rules.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 June 2025
The Ukrainian and Russian delegations handed over their respective positions in writing, which is good news.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The railroad held five public hearings on the fare increases in April and May and solicited comments in writing and by email as well.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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