orally

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When given orally to mice, the compound, called WUSTL0717, remained in the intestines rather than spreading throughout the body.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

The letter said the potential higher per share price was communicated orally to a Warner board member by a senior representative on behalf of Paramount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

“It’s going to be a lot of work. I’m not just going to orally say yes go ahead and dismiss the case, case dismissed,” the judge said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

He said he alerted colleagues in writing and orally, then via an internal complaint platform in 2022.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

He didn’t say anything as they took his temperature orally, even though he used to always make a big show of choking when my parents did it at home.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick