osculation
Example Sentences
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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
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 Spence, Catherine Helen
