How to pronounce belittle

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“belittle” in real sentences

81 clips in the index · 7 American · 26 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. used to belittle legitimate democratic aspirations.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. I'm not going to belittle it.

    Federal Reserve · hear it here

  3. pay attention to - and conversely ignore those which they sideline or belittle.

    The School of Life · hear it here

  4. not at all belittle the fact that the consequences will be difficult.

    UK Parliament · hear it here

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