as in wrote
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
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Recent Examples of authored
His arrest in September 2022 came after authorities authored more than 20 search warrants — often for cell phone information — and spent hundreds of hours sifting through forensic data.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Lost in the 18 innings, Ohtani had authored a dominant, record-setting offensive performance that forced the Toronto Blue Jays to take the bat out of his hands entirely.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
This younger cohort collects not just art, but a wide variety of high-end design and collectible items, including luxury handbags, jewelry, watches, sneakers, classic cars and spirits, according to the report authored by Clare McAndrew, founder of research and consulting firm Arts Economics.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Princess of Wales recently co-authored an essay titled The Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World with Professor Robert Waldinger from Harvard University.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Anna Rotkirch, with the nonprofit Family Federation of Finland authored a report last year commissioned by the Finnish government, which outlined possible causes and policy solutions.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Jeanne Brown, who chairs the league’s criminal justice interest group that authored the study, said the report is aimed at raising awareness about the need for the public to get involved in advocating for changes in policies at practices in county jails.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
He's authored a dominant follow-up to his 2024 Defensive Player of the Year campaign since, holding a slew of star receivers -- from the Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase in Week 4 to the Jets' Garrett Wilson in Week 6 -- in check with each passing week.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Proposal would strengthen language in state constitution A third proposal authored by Green and Jacque would strengthen language in Article I of the state constitution, which establishes a right to keep and bear arms.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Lost in the 18 innings, Ohtani had authored a dominant, record-setting offensive performance that forced the Toronto Blue Jays to take the bat out of his hands entirely.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
This younger cohort collects not just art, but a wide variety of high-end design and collectible items, including luxury handbags, jewelry, watches, sneakers, classic cars and spirits, according to the report authored by Clare McAndrew, founder of research and consulting firm Arts Economics.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Princess of Wales recently co-authored an essay titled The Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World with Professor Robert Waldinger from Harvard University.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Anna Rotkirch, with the nonprofit Family Federation of Finland authored a report last year commissioned by the Finnish government, which outlined possible causes and policy solutions.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Jeanne Brown, who chairs the league’s criminal justice interest group that authored the study, said the report is aimed at raising awareness about the need for the public to get involved in advocating for changes in policies at practices in county jails.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
He's authored a dominant follow-up to his 2024 Defensive Player of the Year campaign since, holding a slew of star receivers -- from the Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase in Week 4 to the Jets' Garrett Wilson in Week 6 -- in check with each passing week.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Proposal would strengthen language in state constitution A third proposal authored by Green and Jacque would strengthen language in Article I of the state constitution, which establishes a right to keep and bear arms.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Morelli turned to the drug as a result of his growing addiction to OxyContin, which he had been prescribed following back surgery, wrote Joslin.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dodik wrote to Trump in September that year, following the second assassination attempt against him.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Datskovska regularly reports on new fashion book releases penned by celebrities.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Since, Peralta has penned her personal life stories into her music, singing about self love, resilience, empowerment, and strength.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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