verbal
Example Sentences
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Many autistic people require additional time to process verbal information, particularly in stressful or overwhelming situations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The state is not targeting “speech as speech,” but a range of services that include verbal communication.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
Earlier in the session, Japan’s finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, stepped up verbal warnings to speculators.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
The hearing started out with a verbal tussle between the committee chair, Republican Rand Paul, of Kentucky, and Mullin.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
I had hoped cozying up to Ben would give me some indication as to whether Evan had any interest in me, but Ben wasn't exactly the most verbal of boys.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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