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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
The film, which Wiig (the film's protagonist) wrote with Annie Mumolo, was also nominated for best original screenplay at the Academy Awards.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Wilson wrote the song with longtime collaborators, Trannie Anderson and Dallas Wilson, as well as Aslan Freeman.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
Yesterday, Carroll wrote of his personal experience at last month’s Winter Games that were jointly held in the Italian city of Milan and the mountains of Cortina.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Those ratios might mean escorts could restore Hormuz traffic back to 10% of its pre-war levels, Meade wrote.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
State Board of Education Member Brandon Hall, R-Aledo, wrote on social media last week, calling for an investigation into Austin ISD’s superintendent over the tradition.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
So wrote the British military historian Correlli Barnett.
—Max Boot, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Kaplan’s district does not have any homelessness facilities, Hall wrote.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Missy and Timbaland wrote and produced much of Aaliyah’s 1996 album, One in a Million.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Wilson wrote the song with longtime collaborators, Trannie Anderson and Dallas Wilson, as well as Aslan Freeman.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
Yesterday, Carroll wrote of his personal experience at last month’s Winter Games that were jointly held in the Italian city of Milan and the mountains of Cortina.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Those ratios might mean escorts could restore Hormuz traffic back to 10% of its pre-war levels, Meade wrote.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
State Board of Education Member Brandon Hall, R-Aledo, wrote on social media last week, calling for an investigation into Austin ISD’s superintendent over the tradition.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
So wrote the British military historian Correlli Barnett.
—Max Boot, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Kaplan’s district does not have any homelessness facilities, Hall wrote.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Missy and Timbaland wrote and produced much of Aaliyah’s 1996 album, One in a Million.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrote
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Host Conan O'Brien penned a note that went into the packages for attendees.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Following the designer's death in 2019, Ceretti penned a tribute to Lagerfeld for the 2023 Met Gala, which was hosted in his honor.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Courses of fluoroquinolones, which are often prescribed for urinary tract infections and respiratory infections, and flucloxacillin, which is mainly prescribed for Staphylococcus aureus infections, both corresponded to an average of about 20 fewer species.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
11 Mar. 2026
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Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Widespread videos posted online this weekend falsely claimed crowds were running from shots fired.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pre-sale prices for 4-DAY tickets are currently posted as $399 for general admission, $735 for GA+, $1,599 for VIP, $4650 for Platinum and $29,000 for Lolla Insider.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bazzi said the school district communicated to parents immediately following notification from police that an incident had occurred at Temple Israel.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Iran had not, at that stage, formally communicated any decision to FIFA.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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