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How to pronounce contravention in American English
“contravention” pronunciation by American speakers
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“contravention” in real sentences — American speakers
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Russia has, in contravention of international law, intervened militarily in Crimea.
The Obama White House
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direct contravention of its commitments under the Minsk agreements, including establishing an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire.
State Department
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in contravention of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles policy that prohibited stations from
NTSB
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