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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Example Sentences

“None are making major profits on AI; none has a technical moat; a massive price war is inevitable. And few of their customers are seeing major returns on investment,” Marcus wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“Though the center claimed to be effective in fighting extremism, ‘hate’ always continued to be on the rise, more dangerous than ever, with each year’s report on hate groups,” Mr. Moser wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“In sum,” Allen’s attorneys wrote, “the government’s entire argument about the nature and circumstances of the offense is based upon inferences drawn about Mr. Allen’s intent that raise more questions than answers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Local politician Claire Lejeune wrote on X that the bus fell into the Seine "with four people on board, including a trainee driver" and thanked emergency services for their response.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“How we all reached the outside, amid the shouts … I cannot explain,” Leah wrote.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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