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verbal

[vur-buhl] / ˈvɜr bəl /


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In addition, aggressive behavior, verbal and physical intimidation and hate speech were banned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Patients taking ibuprofen showed less improvement in short-term verbal memory than those who were not taking the medication.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Chinese forces took measures such as verbal warnings and "electronic jamming" to force the vessel away, it added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Albert Manifold was removed as BP chairman with immediate effect due to whistleblower reports of verbal abuse and mishandling information.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He enjoyed eavesdropping on verbal swordplay that had edge, and even wickedness.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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