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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
The holding of hands, osculation and constant embracing of WAVES, corpsmen or civilians and sailors or any combination of male & female personnel is a violation of naval discipline.
From Time Magazine Archive
When this command had been obeyed with urbane alacrity, Sam called out again, very much as if he were piping all hands to osculation: 'Rev. Mr. Rippledean, step aft and kiss the bride!'
From John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told Therein by Frank Richard Stockton
Vocabulary lists containing osculation
Body Language: Or, Os ("Mouth")
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