oral

Example Sentences

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Because saliva plays a key role in controlling bacteria and maintaining oral health, its loss can lead to serious dental problems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Trump sat in the front row for part of the oral arguments, becoming the first sitting president to attend such a hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Trump’s Wednesday: After “executive time” at 8 a.m., the president is to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court, followed by an Easter lunch at 12:30 p.m. and a policy meeting at 3 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Eli Lilly’s oral obesity drug, Foundayo, receives FDA approval, sending the stock higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“It started with my oral history project,” I explain.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh