Vitakka and Vacara are verbal processes
"Thinking" & "examining/pondering/reflecting" are certainly more verbal
than "placing the mind" & "keeping it connected" which would be mental

2 Suttas ****

MN 44  The Shorter Elaboration  Cūḷavedallasutta
SN 41.6  With Kāmabhū (2nd)  Dutiyakāmabhūsutta
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