verbal

Example Sentences

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She claimed that she was mistakenly under the impression that her case would then be sent to appeal and noted that she has the documented verbal comprehension of a second-grader.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The state is not targeting “speech as speech,” but a range of services that include verbal communication.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that it was aware of the footage showing the verbal altercation between locals and journalists.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Japanese finance officials have stepped up verbal defense of the yen in recent days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It’s not like I’ve ever been extra eloquent or anything, but what comes out of my mouth in front of Bo Larson doesn’t even qualify as verbal diarrhea.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy