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How to pronounce imperative in American English
“imperative” pronunciation by American speakers
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“imperative” in real sentences — American speakers
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Consistent with that first imperative, we have a second imperative.
State Department
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national security imperative.
National Archives
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wrist position are imperative.
CDC
Why real speech
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