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osculation

[os-kyuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɒs kjəˈleɪ ʃən /


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One of the play's more memorable exchanges directly engages the all-important subject of theatrical osculation.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2016

On the same day I saw “Vanya,” I was treated to a more optimistic act of osculation in the afternoon.

From New York Times Aug. 11, 2011

Acts of osculation have of course been known to sweep people off their feet.

From New York Times Jun. 26, 2011

It stands fragrantly like a bride at the altar, awaiting the embrace of fresh butter and an osculation of jam.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whether caused by the unusual electricity in the air or the eager hurry with which it was performed, the osculation created more noise than is considered desirable by well-bred lovers.

From A Poached Peerage by William Magnay




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