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How to pronounce deplorable in American English
“deplorable” pronunciation by American speakers
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deplorable or any of those other words.
State Department
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hostage, and forced to work under deplorable conditions.
The Obama White House
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uh, in really awful conditions and their living conditions were just as deplorable.
Dept of Justice
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