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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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Harris helmed the movie from a script he co-wrote with Steven Jon Whritner that is based on author Judith Sanders’ novel.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
As the person drove to the site, UI received four phone calls from the city of New Haven Fire Dispatch reporting that a live wire was down, PURA wrote.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Ramakrishnan writes for the Associated Press.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
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Gilroy penned the script and directs.—
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Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both.—
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However, no ultimatums were made to Harbaugh, nor did any discussions with him reach the stage where final decisions about the makeup of his 2026 staff were communicated.—
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Dissenting opinion The 23-page decision was followed by a 23-page dissent authored by Justice Paul Thissen, who was joined in dissent by Justice Sarah Hennesy.—
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The assessment was authored by Martin Kulldorf, chief science officer at a unit of HHS who served briefly as chair of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee last year, and Tracy Beth Høeg, acting director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.—
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
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The series tends to correspond more with how most historical accounts view Guiteau, understanding him through the lens of mental illness.—
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Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.—
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Dressed in athleisure, Maduro appears composed, almost casual—closer to a figure en route to a tennis match than one forcibly removed from power.—
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However, these cleaners are more harsh in their makeup and post more health hazards from the need of ventilation.—
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And Aaron Rodgers has not posted a postseason victory since 2021.—
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“Write.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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