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How to pronounce pejorative in British English
“pejorative” pronunciation by British speakers
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“pejorative” in real sentences — British speakers
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The term “bankruptcy” is normally seen as a pejorative one, carrying negative connotations.
The Scottish Parliament
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Mr Johnson made a rather pejorative point about the difference between rhetoric and action.
The Scottish Parliament
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‘Girl’ is not used here as a pejorative term to describe working women, but in a
UK Parliament
Why real speech
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