as in epistles
a message on paper from one person or group to another
he faithfully wrote her a letter every week they were apart
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as in landlords
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another
it is the letter of the apartment—not the lessee—who is responsible for basic repair and upkeep
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Recent Examples of letters
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
One of the most famous letters to the editor ever published was written by an 8-year-old girl who had doubts about Santa Claus.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
One of the most famous letters to the editor ever published was written by an 8-year-old girl who had doubts about Santa Claus.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Millions of letters and packages poured in from families.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Use a strong password with at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Use a strong password with at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Millions of letters and packages poured in from families.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
One of the most famous letters to the editor ever published was written by an 8-year-old girl who had doubts about Santa Claus.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
One of the most famous letters to the editor ever published was written by an 8-year-old girl who had doubts about Santa Claus.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Millions of letters and packages poured in from families.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Use a strong password with at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Use a strong password with at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Letters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letters. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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