How to pronounce derives in American English
“derives” pronunciation by American speakers
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“derives” in real sentences — American speakers
100 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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whom this system actually derives any of its power.
The Obama White House
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IT DERIVES FROM THE SAMPLE SIZE OF ONE OR TWO.
NASA
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It derives, obviously, from the word “sovereign,” meaning the monarch.
State Department
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