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osculation

[os-kyuh-ley-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

It stands fragrantly like a bride at the altar, awaiting the embrace of fresh butter and an osculation of jam.

From Time Magazine Archive

This was rather a remarkable proceeding on Jane's part, for she was not addicted to the promiscuous osculation so common among young ladies, but she felt for Mary Forrester no common interest.

From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Catherine Helen Spence




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