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How to pronounce contravene in British English
“contravene” pronunciation by British speakers
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distress” would contravene existing laws.
The Scottish Parliament
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it did not contravene the guidelines.
UK Parliament
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would contravene the internal market of the European Union, were misguided.
The Scottish Parliament
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