as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
the soldier left a nuncupative will that was witnessed by two of his comrades
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Adjective
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Most topical and oral flea and tick medications are used monthly for year-round protection.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 May 2026 -
The Monday oral arguments seemed likely to lead to a decision in the coming weeks more in line with the 2nd Circuit and 11th Circuit rulings than the rulings from the 5th Circuit and 8th Circuit.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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In 2021, researchers at Brown University found that toddlers who were born during the pandemic had significantly lower verbal, motor and overall cognitive performance compared to toddlers born in the previous decade.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The confrontation reportedly stemmed from a verbal argument that escalated inside the store.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Nuncupative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuncupative. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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