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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University spokesperson Lanaya Lewis declined further comment beyond to say questions could be sent to her in writing.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Once verbally, once in writing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Once verbally, once in writing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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