letter of introduction
Britishnoun
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Langley was just 22 when she arrived in LA with a letter of introduction to a literary agent, planning to stay just a few months.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2022
What does one say in a letter of introduction to one’s biological father, and how does one even address him?
From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2021
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sent King a letter of introduction.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2020
Henderson laughed some more, chatted awhile, hung up, and told me Dr. Shirley said I should write a proper letter of introduction and mail it to him care of Carnegie Hall.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2019
Franklin gave Deane a letter of introduction to Dr. Edward Bancroft, the son of a Connecticut tavern owner who had done some spying for Franklin when he lived in London.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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