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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Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
The agreement states the borrower must occupy the property as a principal residence within 60 days of the loan's execution and remain there for at least one year, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the lender.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Put medical and caregiving permissions in writing where your emergency contact can find them.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
And the rules of shadow boxing are convoluted and complicated to explain in writing.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
The agreement states the borrower must occupy the property as a principal residence within 60 days of the loan's execution and remain there for at least one year, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the lender.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Put medical and caregiving permissions in writing where your emergency contact can find them.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
And the rules of shadow boxing are convoluted and complicated to explain in writing.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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