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How to pronounce derisory in British English
“derisory” pronunciation by British speakers
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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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Pharmacy Scotland board has described the financial settlement that it has been offered as “derisory”.
The Scottish Parliament
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