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How to pronounce decorative in British English
“decorative” pronunciation by British speakers
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“decorative” in real sentences — British speakers
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are not treated as peripheral or decorative.
The Scottish Parliament
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by this point, May had become an embroideress in decorative society needlework.
UK Parliament
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can see the decorative nature of it, but the other point is that the bits of
UK Parliament
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