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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

She has co-starred in Andy Warhol's film of uninterrupted osculation, The Kiss, and shown up at black-tie museum openings wearing such outfits as a silver snakeskin pants suit.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whether caused by the unusual electricity in the air or the eager hurry with which it was performed, the osculation created more noise than is considered desirable by well-bred lovers.

From A Poached Peerage by William Magnay


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