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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
These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
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April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
Instead, write it down on paper and store it in a locked box, safe, or other secure physical location.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
In Cold Blood, this book opened my eyes to the possibilities of writing about crime.
—The Week Us, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Election denialism could spark violence after a close race, the Editorial Board writes.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
Instead, write it down on paper and store it in a locked box, safe, or other secure physical location.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
In Cold Blood, this book opened my eyes to the possibilities of writing about crime.
—The Week Us, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Election denialism could spark violence after a close race, the Editorial Board writes.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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The British screenwriter penned Mubi’s 2021 Billy Zane-starrer Rupture, which was produced out of Saudi and directed by Hamzah Jamjoom.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despondent and angry, the Master begins to pen another story, a satirical novel in which a devil-like character (Diehl) exacts revenge upon those who censored his artistic freedom.Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Instead of driving China and North Korea apart, Washington should try to capitalize on Beijing’s power over Pyongyang by urging China to clearly communicate two redlines to its partner.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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This crazy star seems to communicate with a smaller, five-pointed star to its upper right that is mainly light blue, though its loose weave of horizontal and vertical marks also contains other colors.Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Handler has authored six New York Times best-selling books, five of which have reached No. 1 on the list.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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At the time, Jimenez, Arenas and District 6 Councilmember Dev Davis authored a memo advocating for an appointment, citing low voter turnout and a potential price tag between $7.6 million and $11.4 million for the two districts.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the corresponding pressures to increase climate-friendly fuels will drive green energy development.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, under the category of non-leafy greens — which compose 25 percent of a rabbit's diet — banana peppers and green bell peppers are considered safe foods.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council is composed of four councilmembers and the mayor.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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But then hours later, the sheriff's department went back to the family's home near the North Carolina border, where Patterson was handcuffed, arrested, booked on suspicion of reckless conduct and forced to post $500 bail.David K. Li, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The announcement of her passing was posted on the Antioch Friends of Animal Services Facebook page, honoring her lifelong commitment to animal welfare and urging the community to adopt animals in her memory.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Write.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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