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How to pronounce despises
“despises” pronunciation in British and American English
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“despises” in real sentences
134 clips in the index · 2 American · 5 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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>> despises Russian the United also despises sovereignty.
Jubilee
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My wife despises mayonnaise.
TED
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clever, Rachel beautiful, despises me.
The Graham Norton Show
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John Swinny so woefully uh despises.
The Scottish Parliament
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