osculation

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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

I overtook him in Cartagena, endured the process of osculation, saw him without rhime or reason wrangle with and publicly insult our Consul there.

From The Life of George Borrow by Jenkins, Herbert George