write back

Example Sentences

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Ammel decided to write back: “Are you having an affair with my husband?” she texted from her spouse’s phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

But after beating Wilson and the Broncos in the much-hyped opener last year, Smith gave his most famous quote about perseverance: “They wrote me off. I ain’t write back, though.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023

Since he reminds me of my dad, I’m going to write back to him and encourage him to do the right thing.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers