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How to pronounce desecrate

“desecrate” pronunciation in British and American English

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“desecrate” in real sentences

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  1. and desecrate our war memorials.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. fashion that in in the uh the V violation is to desecrate um to desecrate the

    The 92nd Street Y

  3. People who vandalize, who desecrate or tear down monuments of national heroes.

    TED

  4. The same people who are all don't you dare desecrate the flag.

    Jimmy Kimmel Live

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