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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
El Dorado is also his first record of covers since 2004’s Studio 150, which featured tracks written by the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Noel Gallagher.
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 22 May 2025
In one case unrelated to tariffs, records show that a congressional aide bought stock in two mining companies shortly before a key Senate committee approved a bill written by his boss that would help the firms.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 May 2025
Even flawed testing provides valuable information — including how tests might be better written.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Sarah, who is an avid diver, has also written two books about her experiences: Noodle Loses Dad, a 2020 children’s book about loss, grief and blended families, and her memoir, A Time for Truth: My Father Jason and My Search for Justice and Healing, released in February 2025.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 22 May 2025
In one case unrelated to tariffs, records show that a congressional aide bought stock in two mining companies shortly before a key Senate committee approved a bill written by his boss that would help the firms.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 May 2025
Even flawed testing provides valuable information — including how tests might be better written.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Sarah, who is an avid diver, has also written two books about her experiences: Noodle Loses Dad, a 2020 children’s book about loss, grief and blended families, and her memoir, A Time for Truth: My Father Jason and My Search for Justice and Healing, released in February 2025.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Daughtry is also a New York Times bestselling author, having penned All This Time, and co-authored, with Iaconis and Rachael Lippincott, the #1 bestseller Five Feet Apart — which was adapted from Daughtry and Iaconis’ screenplay of the same name.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Beguelin penned the book, too, while Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, The Prom) directed and choreographed.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Teammates and coaches can communicate with Inoue via text message, which provides an instant translation.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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At the core of these three components is the need to establish a unique communication framework that allows family members to define what money means to them, engage in meaningful discussions and communicate their decisions effectively.—
Monish Verma,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Your Pacers descendants just authored a new chapter in Knicks misery.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The paper was authored by researchers from the Shenzhou Space Biotechnology Group and Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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One inevitable complication in understanding how attention paid to stories in the news corresponds with political support is that consumers can design a media diet of information from only one side or perspective.—
Ruth Igielnik,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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What’s Going On Inside Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank? New Insight Into Eureka Moments Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; corresponding real-world picture on the right.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Rather than being confined to an application for composing code, the agent appears as just another programmer on the team.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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English started his day nearly four hours before the leaders, posting 65, the low score of the final round.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The bit was posting archival photos from Gen X’s formative years, together with wisecracks about how life was better/tougher/cooler/randier back then.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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