write
verb
to use a pen to make words, numbers, or symbols
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set down
to write something on a piece of paper so that it will not be forgotten and can be looked at later
dash off
to write or draw something quickly because you are in a hurry
copy down
to write exactly what someone has written or said
get down
to write something somewhere
put pen to paper
to start writing something
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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