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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
Despite the joy of making effortless, bouncy turns through untracked powder, and floating hundreds of feet through the trees in perfect silence, that’s where the dream of backcountry skiing meets grim reality, Dolan wrote.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
If the people who wrote the SNL Harry Potter–Heated Rivalry mash-up sketch really knew the genre, the rivals-to-lovers pairing would have been Harry and Draco, not Harry and Ron.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Reese subsequently wrote an open letter to The Hershey Company, which was shared on his LinkedIn page, cautioning that altering even select items could put the centurylong bond with consumers at risk.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The synagogue ceased formal religious services in 2003, and its doors were locked and the building boarded up, according to Rabbi Akiva Males, a Harrisburg rabbi who wrote about his interest in Beth Israel’s history in a 2012 article.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
In May, the school contacted the girl’s mother after the girl wrote a paper on inappropriate contact between staff and students, prosecutors said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Dickinson wrote that Pope claimed that Cypress Gardens had hosted at least 10 kings, some of whom were taught to waterski.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
At least one of those countries, Australia, is on board, the country’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to The Guardian.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Rob also wrote and presented 'The Happiness Map' travel show, which aired on BBC Radio 6Music between 2021 and 2023.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
If the people who wrote the SNL Harry Potter–Heated Rivalry mash-up sketch really knew the genre, the rivals-to-lovers pairing would have been Harry and Draco, not Harry and Ron.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Reese subsequently wrote an open letter to The Hershey Company, which was shared on his LinkedIn page, cautioning that altering even select items could put the centurylong bond with consumers at risk.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The synagogue ceased formal religious services in 2003, and its doors were locked and the building boarded up, according to Rabbi Akiva Males, a Harrisburg rabbi who wrote about his interest in Beth Israel’s history in a 2012 article.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
In May, the school contacted the girl’s mother after the girl wrote a paper on inappropriate contact between staff and students, prosecutors said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Dickinson wrote that Pope claimed that Cypress Gardens had hosted at least 10 kings, some of whom were taught to waterski.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
At least one of those countries, Australia, is on board, the country’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to The Guardian.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Rob also wrote and presented 'The Happiness Map' travel show, which aired on BBC Radio 6Music between 2021 and 2023.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrote
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The report marks the first year Berkshire’s annual letter to shareholders wasn’t penned by Buffett, 95, whose folksy financial wisdom was a must-read for many investors.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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As the fate of Berlin Film Festival chief Tricia Tuttle is being debated at an extraordinary meeting convened by Germany’s culture minister Wolfram Weimer on Thursday, staffers of the festival have penned an open letter to voice their support for Tuttle.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cubital fossa — the crease of the elbow This week in 1878, the French scientist Charles-Emmaneul Sédillot corresponded with Émile Littré concerning certain micro-organisms and a suitable word to name them.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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With friends like these The records show that Epstein corresponded with many of his friends about the Herald’s reporting.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Official statement confirms crew safety In a statement posted on X on Monday, the Kuwait Ministry of Defense addressed the incident.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The German allrounder posted the fastest split times in the first two sections of the Aliga course and became the first skier with multiple super-G wins this season.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain current messages demand extra composure when communicated.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Khatibzadeh said that Iran had communicated with Gulf Arab states to shut down US bases which Tehran considers a threat.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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