verbal

Example Sentences

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She claimed that she was mistakenly under the impression that her case would then be sent to appeal and noted that she has the documented verbal comprehension of a second-grader.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The state is not targeting “speech as speech,” but a range of services that include verbal communication.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that it was aware of the footage showing the verbal altercation between locals and journalists.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"I have no clue if it's something that I should be verbal about or completely hide," he said, wearing a Star of David necklace.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

"Ouch. I give you a compliment, you give me a verbal kick to the face. We are gonna have to seriously review your people skills when all this is over."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda