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How to pronounce compos

“compos” pronunciation in American and British English

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“compos” in real sentences

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  1. compos second compos solo less 30 second compos solo 30 seconds long

    Taskmaster

  2. He's completely compos mentis.

    British Library

  3. Compos mentis, expressing the will to die, and deemed nearly dead anyway.

    Intelligence Squared

  4. I want to be fully compos mentis, my my decision, my time, go.

    Penguin Books UK

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