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How to pronounce derogatory in American English
“derogatory” pronunciation by American speakers
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relates to human rights practices or derogatory comments.
The Obama White House
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And sometimes this is used in a derogatory way.
Federal Reserve
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that need for early detection of potential derogatory information.
US National Archives
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