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    writing

    US /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

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    UK /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

    A1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
    He is writing the new price on the sign
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe act of composing letters on paper
    I am thinking of writing a song again
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To invent or create a computer program
    I am writing a new computer game
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo invent or create a computer program
    They are writing a new computer game.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To create a song or piece of music
    I am writing the music for this movie

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    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • and writing down five to ten things you are grateful for.

      and writing down five to ten things you are grateful for.

    • one to three times a week, and writing down

      one to three times a week, and writing down

    B1

    The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP

    08:58The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP
    • Gwen detailed every step of her long-COVID recovery process, enthusiastically listing the products for sale alongside her writing on Goop's website,

      Gwen detailed every step of her long-COVID recovery process, enthusiastically listing the products for sale alongside her writing on Goop's website,

    • alongside her writing on Goop's website,

      alongside her writing on Goop's website,

    B2

    DON'T use advanced English! (C1/C2)

    08:14DON'T use advanced English! (C1/C2)
    • In this experiment, the researchers substituted the nouns, verbs, and adjectives in a piece of writing for their longest synonyms.

      In this experiment, the researchers substituted the nouns, verbs, and adjectives in a piece of writing for their longest synonyms.

    • To answer this question, in 2022, researchers analyzed thousands of legal documents and they discovered that the reason is simply poor writing,

      To answer this question, in 2022, researchers analyzed thousands of legal documents and they discovered that the reason is simply poor writing,

    B1

    Why Does Texting Feel Different from Talking? | Otherwords

    07:03Why Does Texting Feel Different from Talking? | Otherwords
    • Think about how hard it is to show sarcasm through writing, and when we don't all share the same ideas about how to visually represent tone, well,

      Think about how hard it is to show sarcasm through writing, and when we don't all share the same ideas about how to visually represent tone, well,

    • They let others know that it's still our conversational turn, but since no one is likely to interrupt you when you're writing a letter, there's no need to fill the pauses while you find the words you're looking for.

      They let others know that it's still our conversational turn, but since no one is likely to interrupt you when you're writing a letter, there's no need to fill the pauses while you find the words you're looking for.

    B1

    How the “lost cities” of the Amazon were finally found

    06:55How the “lost cities” of the Amazon were finally found
    • And in the final letter to his wife, Fawcett assured her by writing:

      And in the final letter to his wife, Fawcett assured her by writing:

    B1

    12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

    11:4412 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
    • as many of their favorite activities, like  reading and writing, are best performed alone. 

      as many of their favorite activities, like  reading and writing, are best performed alone. 

    • Smart people appreciate moments of peace and solitude as many of their favorite activities, like reading and writing, are best performed alone.

      Smart people appreciate moments of peace and solitude as many of their favorite activities, like reading and writing, are best performed alone.

    B1

    How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

    10:12How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
    • and I'm happy to return to this whenever is good for you." Another short-term idea is to put important things in writing.

      and I'm happy to return to this whenever is good for you." Another short-term idea is to put important things in writing.

    • Another short-term idea is to put important things in writing.

      Another short-term idea is to put important things in writing.

    A2

    Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    09:03Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman
    • Okay, so this, I'm going to work on writing.

      Okay, so this, I'm going to work on writing.

    • Now, one exception is if I'm writing on deadline, I'll sometimes, like if I need to get more writing done, I can do an evening writing session which I got used to through long experience of, I used to write my blog post at night after like my kids went to bed.

      Now, one exception is if I'm writing on deadline, I'll sometimes, like if I need to get more writing done, I can do an evening writing session which I got used to through long experience of, I used to write my blog post at night after like my kids went to bed.

    A2

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • ...and keep writing and keep talking

      ...and keep writing and keep talking

    B1

    I Spent 24 Hours Wearing Apple’s Vision Pro Headset | WSJ

    08:29I Spent 24 Hours Wearing Apple’s Vision Pro Headset | WSJ
    • So I can start writing over here in a document in front of me.

      So I can start writing over here in a document in front of me.

    • So I can start writing over here in a document in front of me.

      So I can start writing over here in a document in front of me.

    B1