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How to pronounce poignantly

“poignantly” pronunciation in American and British English

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“poignantly” in real sentences

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  1. poignantly - psychological trauma.

    The School of Life

  2. utterly painful and so poignantly ironic

    SimplyInspired

  3. servile institutions, poignantly given his own life story.

    British Library

  4. was something that was very poignantly memorable to you.

    Talks at Google

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