- past tense form of write.
wrote
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“I do not judge, but support all races, religions, sexual preferences and gender equity,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Reacting to Wangchuk's decision to end his hunger strike, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke wrote in a post on X: "We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days."
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Morgan led by Brian Essex wrote in a note on Thursday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
As I wrote on Wednesday, the concern in Israel over the Saudi deal seemed to indicate just how much favor Israel has lost in the United States in recent years.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Soon afterward, Charles Hammond left the ministry and wrote a book about the spirits.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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