How to pronounce pernicious
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“pernicious” in real sentences
385 clips in the index · 72 American · 150 British · 4 New Zealand. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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these very pernicious issues.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
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It is invisible yet pernicious.
Dept of Justice · hear it here
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And this is really pernicious.
The Royal Institution · hear it here
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pernicious and you don't.
The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here
Why real speech
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