Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for written up
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Colorado law, as currently written and enforced, effectively denies that difference.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Residents inside the building described being jolted awake by the impact.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Chronicle published the account of a woman, who remains anonymous, who says she was hired at the age of 21 to work as an intern in Swalwell's district office.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Given these circumstances, most of the music written for mandolin (eighty-five volumes were published in Paris between 1761 and 1783) was intended for amateurs, often women.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some feel studio heads and executives have not spoken up enough for them amid dealing with toxic fanbases.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Self decides on his coaching future, several players have spoken up on his behalf, specifically in regard to online criticism about the Jayhawks’ recent seasons.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump has spoken out of both sides of his mouth on the strait since the start of the war.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Villanueva’s claim that deputy gangs don’t exist and have never existed is an insult to the public and to the deputies who have spoken out about their direct experience dealing with these gangs of criminal officers.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The tragedy is that these supports are not prioritized, therefore not widely disseminated.—
Lynn DeWoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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