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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On July 1, 2026, the U.S., Mexico, and Canada will confirm in writing whether or not to continue the agreement, or if one or more of the three parties decides to take the step of not renewing the agreement.
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024
Getting a promise of a ticket credit in writing was brilliant.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
Then ask for the rep’s email address and put the request in writing — and ask the rep to reply the same way.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2024
The player, or the NFLPA with his approval, then has three days to appeal in writing to Goodell.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024
Getting a promise of a ticket credit in writing was brilliant.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
Then ask for the rep’s email address and put the request in writing — and ask the rep to reply the same way.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2024
The player, or the NFLPA with his approval, then has three days to appeal in writing to Goodell.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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