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an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the meticulous verbalism of the senator's prepared statement suggests that she knew that it would spark controversy
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No sound of voices, horns, tires.—
Ellen Bass,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026 -
That can limit new voices, reduce competition, and contribute to a system that feels disconnected from everyday people.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Once formulations could be adjusted seasonally, the mandate returned in the early 1950s and has stayed in place continuously – until Hegseth’s change of policy.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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Japanese sunscreen has always been the best; the lightest formulations, the silkiest textures, and some of the most affordable prices too.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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But most are just expressions of thanks for all the good music.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Lots of promises and expressions of support, but tell me true, who’s in the deal?—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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In 2024, Giuliani was disbarred and not allowed to practice law in New York or Washington for such false statements about the election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The county also sends out a Voter Information Guide, a paper booklet with all the relevant information about the election, as well as candidate statements specifically for the districts each voter resides in.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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“Verbalisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalisms. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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