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verbally

[vur-buh-lee] / ˈvɜr bə li /
ADVERB
orally
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He said he was "the most physically and verbally attacked public figure or politician of modern times" and that the "unconditional" gift would help cover his personal security costs.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Now, learning how to verbally communicate, the siblings scream across the house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Katy said the reaction happened despite her carefully explaining the risks to restaurant staff, both verbally and using translation cards.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Angelenos will chuckle at a scene in which two characters verbally commit to a meet-up both know won’t happen — or, as we say here, let’s do lunch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It felt wonderful to hear someone else verbally acknowledge my potential.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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