wrote

American  

[roht] / roʊt /

verb

1. a simple past tense of write.

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wrote British  

/ rəʊt /

verb

1. the past tense of write

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• written vs. wrote

Example Sentences

He wrote that he “let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A Texas-native, she wrote about real estate for the Houston Chronicle and state politics for the Dallas Morning News.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I want you to know that we hear you, team, and we see you,” wrote Kayla Rodiger, Dodgers senior manager of tours.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for Paramount wrote in a statement to The Times that “these baseless claims lack legal or factual merit. We strongly reject them and will respond accordingly through the court process.”

From Los Angeles Times

“To our immigrant brothers and sisters, we stand with you in your suffering,” they wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

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