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
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
And to those who are writing off his chances of doing it again, Smith isn’t about to write back.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
They’d write back defending their position, which would prompt an even longer letter from Dad, and if they replied again, so would he, until we stopped hearing from the dictionary people.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
