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as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a company forced to write down its assets
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as in to record
to make a written note of
write down what you remember about that day
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Recent Examples of write down
Baird said she felt compelled to write down her recipes because her kids would always ask her how to make certain things.
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Ryan Brennan
april 13, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
For 55 years, the family behind Tapatío has refused to even write down the recipe for Los Angeles’ iconic hot sauce, passing its secret formula for success only from lip to ear in closed rooms.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Before your next appointment, write down your family history of diabetes, heart disease, thyroid issues and obesity.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As ever, what readers can learn about the past is limited by what witnesses were willing to say or write down, and what historians are willing to research.
—Chad S.a. Gibbs, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
april 13, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
For 55 years, the family behind Tapatío has refused to even write down the recipe for Los Angeles’ iconic hot sauce, passing its secret formula for success only from lip to ear in closed rooms.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Before your next appointment, write down your family history of diabetes, heart disease, thyroid issues and obesity.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As ever, what readers can learn about the past is limited by what witnesses were willing to say or write down, and what historians are willing to research.
—Chad S.a. Gibbs, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write down
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Keep your focus inward, reduce noise, and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Samuel Isturiz tossed 5 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, two runs and three walks while recording two strikeouts for the Tigers.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tottenham have picked up just two league wins from 24 league matches since the start of November, and are yet to record one this calendar year.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, declining loan valuations — markdowns in the value of loans extended by private credit funds — are signaling stress at the company level, forcing private equity managers to mark down asset values and accept lower returns, said Hooke.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, matching lounge sets are the perfect solution to this universal dilemma, and right now, Amazon just marked down fresh styles for spring—with savings up to 37 percent off.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune asked the firm Hale & Monico about one instance where an attorney was logged as working 25 hours in one day in 2021.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota went 6 for 23 from the field and logged just two assists to four turnovers in the deciding frame of a 116-105 Game 1 loss at Ball Arena.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Net charge-offs refer to the amount of debt a bank has written off as uncollectible, minus any recoveries.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Not bad for a manager who was written off by plenty of us before a ball had been kicked.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Robb Report’s culinary spectacular is setting down roots in the Big Easy next month.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chalkbeat Colorado reports that one program authorizer, Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, this year will collect about $45 million from enrichment program students.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Chinese news outlets began reporting drops of roughly seventy-five per cent in micro-drama crews in Hengdian.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The data was taken down after about eight hours, and then reappeared again twice in early April, the report said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Because other artists have been taken down for similar things.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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