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How to pronounce luminary
“luminary” pronunciation in American and British English
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“luminary” in real sentences
85 clips in the index · 3 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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you're a Broadway luminary yourself.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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Yes we have a podcast on Luminary.
Vanity Fair
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So, it was just Yeah, like luminary Steven Spielberg.
Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Garry Marshall, film luminary, passed away at 81 years old.
The Obama White House
Why real speech
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