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How to pronounce missive

“missive” pronunciation in American and British English

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“missive” in real sentences

43 clips in the index · 6 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. missive ended up with uhm, other red-head friend saying, "Hurry up and wait."

    Sky News

  2. Here is a missive from President Trump that typifies his attitude about Black History.

    The Atlantic

  3. >> I RECEIVED YOUR MISSIVE SUMMONING ME HERE BUT WONDER, WHAT COULD YOU WANT FROM ME

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  4. this way that way with dogs whatever you want the more our societies are missive the

    How To Academy

Words that sound like “missive”

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