orally
Americanadverb
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through or by means of speech; vocally.
The agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally; all changes must be made in writing.
First written down millenia ago, the ancient Vedic texts continue to be passed down orally even today.
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through or by means of the mouth.
These medications can either be taken orally or injected under the skin.
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This platform allows insulin to be delivered orally in a way that was not previously possible.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026
“It’s going to be a lot of work. I’m not just going to orally say yes go ahead and dismiss the case, case dismissed,” the judge said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
He said he alerted colleagues in writing and orally, then via an internal complaint platform in 2022.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
Osbourne retells the infamous story of orally beheading an unsuspecting bat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
After some time he stepped back into the room and said they had all agreed we should attempt it with a medication taken orally, followed by exposure to ultra-violet rays.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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