as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
the students are required to write two papers and take a viva voce examination
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Adjective
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Potential side effects from oral or rectal mineral oil laxatives include anal itching, anal discharge, cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and nutrient imbalances.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025 -
The convenience of oral tablets may matter to patients who sometimes avoid injectables out of aversion to needles.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the envelop might note that the holder is not verbal or communicates through sign language.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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While there are a couple of players, Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton, who have been rumored to have verbal agreements with the Warriors, no major moves have been made.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Viva voce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viva%20voce. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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