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.
Examples of in writing in a Sentence
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Over four weeks of testimony, prosecutors have carefully built a portrait of Mr. Trump as someone who hates bad publicity, is averse to putting orders in writing, and is detail-oriented to a fault.
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Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024
The women also repeatedly asked for all communication from the insurance company to be made in writing, Hernandez said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Nora deserves significant credit for the rom-com boom of the 1990s and early 2000s, which created regular opportunities for women in writing, directing, and producing and created a modern commentary on dating and singledom that connected with audiences.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
After finally confessing in writing in 2012, Landrum made the same admissions in testimony the following year, admitting that Klene and Dumbrique had no involvement in the shooting and were not present for it.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Other things in writing: declarations from the other three brothers in 2004 denying there had ever been a familial partnership.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Hamas has insisted that any ceasefire hostage deal must include a commitment from Israel, in writing, for a comprehensive cease-fire, and an end to the war.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 May 2024
Dujarric said that The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Chad, Jamaica and Kenya have officially notified Guterres in writing, as requested by the U.N. Security Council, of their intent to contribute personnel to the mission.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024
Major League Baseball also strictly prohibits gambling by MLB players and other employees under Rule 21, which is posted in every clubhouse in English and Spanish and acknowledged in writing every year by every player.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024
The women also repeatedly asked for all communication from the insurance company to be made in writing, Hernandez said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Nora deserves significant credit for the rom-com boom of the 1990s and early 2000s, which created regular opportunities for women in writing, directing, and producing and created a modern commentary on dating and singledom that connected with audiences.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
After finally confessing in writing in 2012, Landrum made the same admissions in testimony the following year, admitting that Klene and Dumbrique had no involvement in the shooting and were not present for it.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Other things in writing: declarations from the other three brothers in 2004 denying there had ever been a familial partnership.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Hamas has insisted that any ceasefire hostage deal must include a commitment from Israel, in writing, for a comprehensive cease-fire, and an end to the war.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 May 2024
Dujarric said that The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Chad, Jamaica and Kenya have officially notified Guterres in writing, as requested by the U.N. Security Council, of their intent to contribute personnel to the mission.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024
Major League Baseball also strictly prohibits gambling by MLB players and other employees under Rule 21, which is posted in every clubhouse in English and Spanish and acknowledged in writing every year by every player.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
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