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How to pronounce defendable
“defendable” pronunciation in British, American and Australian English
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“defendable” in real sentences
64 clips in the index · 1 American · 5 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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More likely pulling back to a more defendable terrain.
The Economist
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I want them to have a defendable, repeatable process, right?
Big Think
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Um, but I think it's the most defendable system of interpretation.
Oxford Union
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scrutiny to ensure that we have a framework that is robust and defendable.
The Scottish Parliament
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