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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However, as insurance coverage expands, prices fall and oral drugs become available, analysts expect GLP-1 drugs to become more accessible to consumers, including lower-income consumers.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in January, but has yet to issue a ruling.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the video, a group of young teens appeared to be in a verbal dispute before a physical altercation quickly escalated between two girls.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Solomon continued to yell, pull away from officers and refuse lawful verbal commands even after he was restrained.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Viva voce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viva%20voce. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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