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write-up

[rahyt-uhp] / ˈraɪtˌʌp /
NOUN
written description or account
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"His kindness and generosity touched countless lives, and everyone who knew him remembers his gentle spirit and willingness to help others," the write-up said.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

In an email to ProPublica and Drilled, Socolow wrote that the document was not a first draft of “Wedges,” but, he added, it was the first substantial write-up of his ideas.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

I was skeptical that the world needed a fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise, but then I read Dana Stevens’ write-up of a film that “wrestles with an existential threat to the franchise—and triumphs.”

From Slate Jun. 17, 2026

“A write-up could be given to you based on the fact that your cellmate was involved in certain activities,” said Warren.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2025

Performing Arts, the write-up said, was an academic, as opposed to a vocational, public school that trained students wishing to pursue a career in theater, music, and dance.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

She does the write-ups on Google Docs, and includes what she paid for items.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 8, 2026

Jenkins asked San Quentin administration to provide data on the amount of write-ups that occurred within Donner, its single-cell “earned living” unit for residents who demonstrate disciplinary-free conduct.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2025

Now she gets glowing write-ups in right-wing media about her conversion to Christianity.

From Salon Apr. 5, 2025

The company chose to post that review instead of more positive write-ups, like the Evening Standard's, which awarded four stars and said the show proved "the formula can indeed translate across the pond".

From BBC May 22, 2024

To my amazement, the gallery accepted the exhibit—twenty-two portraits of my people, accompanied by write-ups and videos about their lives.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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