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How to pronounce perfunctory
“perfunctory” pronunciation in American and British English
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“perfunctory” in real sentences
74 clips in the index · 8 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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and they engage in a perfunctory manner.
Andrew Huberman
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But, you know, pretty soft and perfunctory statement.
TED
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we need real answers, not a perfunctory political solution.
State Department
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the investigation where it was perfunctory or box checking
U.S. House Armed Services Committee
Why real speech
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