by letter
idiom
: by sending and receiving letters
We communicated with each other by letter.
a relationship that began by letter
Examples of by letter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Medigap policies are standardized, and there are typically about eight different plans from which a new Medicare enrollee can choose (denoted by letter of the alphabet), all with varying benefits and costs.
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The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024
Between 2001 and 2021, the percentage of inspections conducted by letter rose by more than 30% while on-site inspections fell by that same proportion.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024
From then, the planning continued by letter and much of this correspondence is on show at the exhibition.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Wisconsin joined more than 30 other states in pushing instruction that is best known for emphasizing the use of phonics — sounding out words letter by letter.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2024
Owners will be notified by letter starting November 6.
—CBS News, 13 Oct. 2023
Jiang faces a felony charge of making a threat by letter to intimidate a population and a misdemeanor charge of carrying a dangerous weapon to a place of worship, according to Daniela Salguero from Prince William County’s Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
—Jessica Xing, CNN, 26 Sep. 2023
Special counsel Jack Smith informed Trump by letter on Sunday that Trump is a target in his investigation.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 21 July 2023
In the inspector general’s report, the bomb squad personnel on scene were referred to only by letter designations.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024
Between 2001 and 2021, the percentage of inspections conducted by letter rose by more than 30% while on-site inspections fell by that same proportion.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024
From then, the planning continued by letter and much of this correspondence is on show at the exhibition.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Wisconsin joined more than 30 other states in pushing instruction that is best known for emphasizing the use of phonics — sounding out words letter by letter.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2024
Owners will be notified by letter starting November 6.
—CBS News, 13 Oct. 2023
Jiang faces a felony charge of making a threat by letter to intimidate a population and a misdemeanor charge of carrying a dangerous weapon to a place of worship, according to Daniela Salguero from Prince William County’s Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
—Jessica Xing, CNN, 26 Sep. 2023
Special counsel Jack Smith informed Trump by letter on Sunday that Trump is a target in his investigation.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 21 July 2023
In the inspector general’s report, the bomb squad personnel on scene were referred to only by letter designations.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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“By letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20letter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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