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How to pronounce imprimatur

“imprimatur” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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“imprimatur” in real sentences

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  1. puts his imprimatur on that bulk collection, right?

    The Obama White House

  2. royal imprimatur, the Queen serving it at Buckingham Palace.

    60 Minutes

  3. imprimatur is that they can share that information publicly.

    State Department

  4. with the imprimatur of Carnegie Mellon University, a very prestigious university.

    Talks at Google

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