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as in vocal
expressed or communicated by voice
a baby's crying is usually interpreted as an oral expression of distress
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as in verbal
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
lawyers for the plaintiff will be presenting oral arguments before the Supreme Court next week
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Recent Examples of oral
During oral arguments in late September, appellate judges questioned whether James had gone too far, Politico reported.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Last week, The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a critical case from Tennessee that will decide the future of medical access to gender-affirming care for youth nationwide.
—Eliel Cruz, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
After oral arguments were presented in United States v. Skrmetti, families with trans children (many of whom traveled cross-country) gathered outside SCOTUS to stand up for gender-affirming care.
—Eliel Cruz, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
At one point, Healy’s oral hygiene was called into question.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Last week, The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a critical case from Tennessee that will decide the future of medical access to gender-affirming care for youth nationwide.
—Eliel Cruz, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
After oral arguments were presented in United States v. Skrmetti, families with trans children (many of whom traveled cross-country) gathered outside SCOTUS to stand up for gender-affirming care.
—Eliel Cruz, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
At one point, Healy’s oral hygiene was called into question.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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The film will star vocal talent from the series including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music created by Bluey composer Joff Bush.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The trans model is vocal on transgender rights, serving as an ambassador for the gender variant and transgender youth charity Mermaids, and has spoken passionately about the bid to put a stop to female genital mutilation.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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Comments Drew Barrymore and Cynthia Erivo understand that physical communication can be just as important as verbal.EW.com, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 17-year-old male following a verbal dispute.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Players will race against each other to slap a match between a spoken word and a card, but three action cards will pop up and surprise you along the way.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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In 2004 she was nominated for a Grammy for best spoken word album.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
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Several original cast members are returning, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The 49-year-old voiced hope that, rather than being sold, the medals might find their way back to their rightful owner.Isaac Yee and Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Oral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oral. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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