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verbal

[vur-buhl] / ˈvɜr bəl /


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There was also an electronic "too low terrain" callout, another automated verbal warning that the plane was flying too close to the ground without being properly prepared for landing.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Please do not rely on a verbal understanding.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

It revealed that Personalis had entertained multiple suitors, including a verbal proposal of $17 a share, before agreeing to the Tempus deal.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

A 437-page report written by a panel of three judges in 2021 found that the state had shirked its duty to protect Caruana Galizia and subjected her to personal attacks and verbal abuse from politicians.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Roughly: the more “rhetorical” it sounds—the more stuffed with extended metaphors, elaborate verbal patterning, and five-dollar words—the higher the style.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Mr O'Neill said his comments in a police interview "I threw a few verbals" were not threatening and would not encourage others to threaten.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2024

"He addresses me and Tweets me quite often and I was just in the frame of mind where I thought me and Klitschko don't have much verbals, so let me respond to Fury."

From Reuters Apr. 20, 2017

Jones' verbals are quite enjoyable - up to a point.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2016

There was an element of jealousy at how they used to stick it to us, with their verbals and their confidence.

From The Guardian Nov. 16, 2012

In the verb Mr. Gatschet recognizes ten general forms, a part of which he designates as verbals, as follows:   1.

From First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution 1879-1880, Government Printing Office 1881 by Various




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