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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The reports would have to be submitted in writing and that information would remain confidential, according to the legislation.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
That’s why questions in writing need extra attention.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Benton was honored by the Writers Guild of America with its Ian McLellan Hunter Award for lifetime achievement in writing in 1995 and in 2007 with its Laurel Award for screenwriting achievement.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 May 2025
Broward Circuit Judge John Murphy will issue a decision in writing at a later time.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
That’s why questions in writing need extra attention.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Benton was honored by the Writers Guild of America with its Ian McLellan Hunter Award for lifetime achievement in writing in 1995 and in 2007 with its Laurel Award for screenwriting achievement.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 May 2025
Broward Circuit Judge John Murphy will issue a decision in writing at a later time.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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