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How to pronounce ostentation
“ostentation” pronunciation in real English speech
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“ostentation” in real sentences
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the other hand, absolutely dripping with ostentation.
Intelligence Squared
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and opened up his life to a world of ostentation.
60 Minutes Australia
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the ostentation, the haste, and the irresponsibility of our age.
The School of Life
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IN THE CONSTRUCTION ♪ ♪ LACKING ANY SCENIC OSTENTATION ♪ ♪ (THIS IS NOT A MACKINTOSH&
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Why real speech
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