How to pronounce contrived

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“contrived” in real sentences

150 clips in the index · 20 American · 12 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. >> Harvey was Hurricane a human contrived disaster.

    60 Minutes · hear it here

  2. Rather, it's a contrived legal strategy.

    60 Minutes Australia · hear it here

  3. of any contrived situation featured in the film.

    ABC News In-depth · hear it here

  4. Farage dismissing these latest allegations as baseless and contrived.

    Channel 4 News · hear it here

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