How to Use in writing in a Sentence

in writing

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  • The legal teams have asked for more time to respond in writing.
    — Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The partner left no will or trust or anything in writing.
    — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Most of us have stepped away trying to get anything in writing.
    — David Lightman, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2023
  • If the monthly price changes after the first month, that change must be disclosed up front, in writing.
    — Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2024
  • According to the suit, Vallas never knew about the arrangement, and it was not put in writing.
    — Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Firms on the receiving end can contest the filings in writing or at oral hearings.
    — Samuel Stolton, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The takeaway here — for both sides, is, put your licensing agreements in writing.
    — Lily Moayeri, Variety, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Darling Allen told her to submit her questions in writing, then showed her to a voting booth to cast her ballot.
    — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
  • So Benson’s problem in telling the story becomes your problem in writing the novel: How to confront the past.
    — Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2023
  • To increase awareness of the issue, the campaign has invited the public to join them in writing directly to the Big Five banks.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2023
  • If possible, get a response in writing from the company that shows how much you're owed and the timeline for payment.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Nobody questioned her condition once the NIH put it in writing.
    — Kamal Nahas, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2024
  • At Groundlings, Wiig developed a sense of family, and a joy in writing.
    — Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The policy also says that preferred pronouns are not allowed to be used in speech or in writing.
    — Molly Walsh | Mwalsh@cleveland.com, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Under state statute, 25% of House members need to sign a request in writing for the House speaker to hold a formal poll for a special session.
    — Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 27 June 2023
  • Once the student has been made aware, the counselor will notify the principal, who will then contact the parent in writing.
    — Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Real people have their unique quirks and variations in writing; AI doesn't.
    — Lisa Montenegro, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Among its answers, the city also pleaded the defense of the statute of frauds, which requires certain types of contracts to be in writing to be enforceable.
    — Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
  • The team has not yet publicly released a budget or total dollar amount, and the lease deal did not put the team’s contribution in writing.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Agree to that scope of work before the inspection—ideally in writing—so that you'll only be charged for those services.
    — Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 1 July 2023
  • Requests must be submitted in writing at least 30 days in advance.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The information must be given to patients 24 hours in advance of their abortions, in writing and in a specific size and kind of type.
    — John Hanna, ajc, 20 June 2023
  • There is much humility to be had in writing, in sitting with a thing constantly.
    — Jess Cole, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The organization joined a coalition of civil rights groups in writing a letter to Biden.
    — Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2023
  • The prosecution and defense will each file further arguments in writing, with the last due Aug. 25.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The state Department of Corrections asked for questions in writing.
    — Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Judge Shearon Cruz is expected to issue some type of decision in writing on Thursday.
    — Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024
  • People can also submit their comments in writing by filling out a short-term rental comment form.
    — Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 8 June 2023
  • People can also submit their comments in writing by filling out a short-term rental comment form.
    — Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 8 June 2023
  • There might be a greater need to clarify things with your significant others, or maybe just to wrangle that client to commit to a new agreement in writing.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024

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