epistles

plural of epistle
as in letters
a message on paper from one person or group to another the epistles of Saint Paul to various communities of early Christians

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letters
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  • It is estimated to cost $30,000 to mail the first round of letters.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Public outcry over Peanut’s fate grew after LaBonty shared her story online, prompting calls and letters to state officials.
    Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Epistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epistles. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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