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

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

I write back to tell him that it isn’t his fault, and that he has to get away from Reverend Poole and try to get back to his normal life.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan