How to pronounce poignant

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“poignant” in real sentences

510 clips in the index · 40 American · 136 British · 13 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. I mean the the poignant thing really poignant for German Jews.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

  2. poignant day in Scotland.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  3. even more poignant than usual.

    UK Parliament · hear it here

  4. is very very kind of poignant.

    British Library · hear it here

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