in writing
idiom
: in the form of a letter or a document
The agreement needs to be in writing in order for it to be valid.
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Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
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Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
As that happens, the value of AI text in writing will drop.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Instruction about what's permitted is largely being conveyed verbally, often in phone calls, rather than being relayed in writing or emails, the current officials said.
—Will Stone, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
Instead, staffers are given a figure, typically in person rather than in writing, and told to cut that much money from programs, sources report.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
As that happens, the value of AI text in writing will drop.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Instruction about what's permitted is largely being conveyed verbally, often in phone calls, rather than being relayed in writing or emails, the current officials said.
—Will Stone, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
Instead, staffers are given a figure, typically in person rather than in writing, and told to cut that much money from programs, sources report.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in writing
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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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