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as in to pen
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 to communicate
to engage in an exchange of written messages
promise you'll write while you're away
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Recent Examples of write
Emma has also written for publications including the Observer and The China Project, publishing long-form stories on culture, entertainment, and geopolitics.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Over the last few years, Grisham has become more vocal about opposing Roberson's execution, including writing op-ed pieces and a nonfiction book set to come out next year, depending on what happens with the case.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The Old 97’s frontman, with nearly four decades of performing and writing under his belt, is here to teach, and the first step is to hear the 21-year-olds in this senior-level course tell him about the songwriters who inspire them.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
With scripts written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne, the films are expected to arrive in spring 2028, though official details currently remain scant.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Over the last few years, Grisham has become more vocal about opposing Roberson's execution, including writing op-ed pieces and a nonfiction book set to come out next year, depending on what happens with the case.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The Old 97’s frontman, with nearly four decades of performing and writing under his belt, is here to teach, and the first step is to hear the 21-year-olds in this senior-level course tell him about the songwriters who inspire them.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
With scripts written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne, the films are expected to arrive in spring 2028, though official details currently remain scant.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
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The screenplay was penned by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham, from a story by Russo and Oren Uziel.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ellison's office's lack of substantive response to the ultimatum comes despite the fact that hundreds of Minnesota school board members penned an open letter urging the state to comply with Trump and change its policies to keep males out of girls sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The primary goal is to trace how these medical ideas were communicated through language and how that language still influences public and clinical understandings of the body today.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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The boy was unable to communicate where his home was, so Baker returned to the bus with him in her arms.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Johnson, who authored a paper in 2023 about the importance of building virtual cells, hopes that whatever scientists end up building will be capable of being visualized.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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When fully integrated, the launch system is composed of both a 232-foot Super Heavy rocket and the 171-foot upper stage Starship, the spacecraft where crew and cargo would ride.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The bridge is 641 feet long and is composed of more than 888 tons of structural steel.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Per the pilot’s script cover posted by Shyamalan, the series appears to be titled (or at least tentatively titled) Magic 8 Ball.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Clippers were led by forward Kawhi Leonard, who posted 17 points on 5-of-10 shooting, two rebounds, two steals and one assist in 19 minutes in the first half and sat out for the rest of the game.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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