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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The alcohol-free formula supports a healthy oral microbiome and fresh breath without causing dryness or irritation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026 -
Another constituent, Beryl Fitzpatrick of Gary, said her copay is $900 for her oral cancer treatment.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Darah Wood is the mother of the attack victim, Kevin Velasco-Wood, who is non-verbal.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Adam Reynolds, PhD, LCSW, RDT/BCT, a drama therapist, social worker, and educator working in New York, says creative therapies offer children a wider range of expression and engagement than verbal therapy alone.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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“Nuncupative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuncupative. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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