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How to pronounce pitifully

“pitifully” pronunciation in British and American English

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“pitifully” in real sentences

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  1. And they cry louder and and more pitifully.

    The Royal Institution

  2. SSEN’s consultation has been described as pitifully wanting and engagement events as

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. cultivation base grew pitifully slowly after eating all these pills my strength only increased by about

    Doraemon Recap

  4. the cashier instead of embarrassed to be P pitifully poor I can explore my hobbies we

    Dept of Justice

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