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How to pronounce derisory
“derisory” pronunciation in British English
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Hear “derisory” in: British English (40 clips)
“derisory” in real sentences
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In what he clearly feels is a derisory .08%
Channel 4 News
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you and it was pathetic and derisory and an encompass
UK Parliament
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this brilliant sector of Scotland's economy in such derisory terms.
The Scottish Parliament
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are often quite derisory about them right at the beginning of the book.
Penguin Platform
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