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as in penned
to compose and set down on paper the words of
a staunch supporter of the old school, he prefers to write all of his letters by hand
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as in corresponded
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of wrote
As Matthew Futterman wrote, Vonn has always gone all-in, never more so than now.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Factors such as roast level, bean origin and brewing technique may influence concentrations of caffeine and other compounds, the authors wrote.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Given Takaichi’s plans to boost defense spending, Japan may bolster its cooperation with Southeast Asian nations looking to counter China’s maritime influence, ThinkChina wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Determined to keep fighting, Duffy even wrote a letter to the chairman of the board at Wells Fargo.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
That Bad Bunny gave this song to Martin feels especially moving after the latter wrote a letter this past week praising the former’s Grammys acceptance speech.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
In a February 2 blog post, Musk wrote that the latter project, combined with Starship, could eventually lead to manufacturing and launching satellites from the lunar surface.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Daniel Mackey and Rebecca Ewing wrote the screenplay as a follow up to their Netflix movie Love Hard which was a top performer for the streaming service.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Both items were allegedly found to have DNA consistent with Lawson’s on them, state police wrote.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Factors such as roast level, bean origin and brewing technique may influence concentrations of caffeine and other compounds, the authors wrote.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Given Takaichi’s plans to boost defense spending, Japan may bolster its cooperation with Southeast Asian nations looking to counter China’s maritime influence, ThinkChina wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Determined to keep fighting, Duffy even wrote a letter to the chairman of the board at Wells Fargo.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
That Bad Bunny gave this song to Martin feels especially moving after the latter wrote a letter this past week praising the former’s Grammys acceptance speech.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
In a February 2 blog post, Musk wrote that the latter project, combined with Starship, could eventually lead to manufacturing and launching satellites from the lunar surface.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Daniel Mackey and Rebecca Ewing wrote the screenplay as a follow up to their Netflix movie Love Hard which was a top performer for the streaming service.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Both items were allegedly found to have DNA consistent with Lawson’s on them, state police wrote.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrote
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Culkin penned a moving tribute to O’Hara and posted photos of them sharing an embrace in their 1990 holiday hit and a 2023 reunion at the ceremony for Culkin’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Screenwriter David Koepp penned the script based on a story by Spielberg.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Feb. 2026
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Earlier Epstein document releases showed Bannon and Epstein often corresponded, and that Epstein sought to revive his shattered reputation through a documentary with Bannon.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The former chairman of Newmark, a major commercial real estate firm, also had drinks on another occasion in 2011 with Epstein and corresponded with him about the construction of a building across the street from both of their homes.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Richemont posted sales up 11% year-on-year at constant exchange rates in the quarter.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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The shop’s high-profile customers include Charli XCX, Alexa Chung, Lily Allen and Alex Consani, whose highly watchable dress-up sessions in archival Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano and Dolce & Gabbana are filmed and posted straight to the store’s Instagram.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Anybody that comes in here will know that, because that will be well communicated.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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While much of the ceremony is often wordlessly communicated to a global audience without the barrier of language, America's Olympics broadcaster NBC always provides a talking head or two to comment on the spectacle.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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