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osculation

[os-kyuh-lay-shuhn] / ˌɒs kjəˈleɪ ʃən /


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One of the play's more memorable exchanges directly engages the all-important subject of theatrical osculation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2016

On the same day I saw “Vanya,” I was treated to a more optimistic act of osculation in the afternoon.

From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2011

Acts of osculation have of course been known to sweep people off their feet.

From New York Times ● Jun. 26, 2011

A beautiful word like "osculation" serves Bella the double purpose of showing both learning and gentility.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whatever he projected in the nature of an enduring osculation was spoiled as Gladwin dropped the bag to the floor with a crash.

From Officer 666 by Barton Wood Currie


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