write back

Example Sentences

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Wisely, Churchill did not write back, but he did return the check, uncashed, with his compliments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

"It's when you write back to your mum and dad and they ask how uni is going, you say, 'Well, my degree is in trouble.'"

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

Meanwhile, Luca continued to receive texts and photos of Rocco, and sheriff’s investigators have encouraged her to write back.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2024

She did not write back after I asked for confirmation that Thomas sought advice on July 10.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023

I’m going to write back to that company and tell them never mind, I’ll keep her.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones