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How to pronounce pomposity

“pomposity” pronunciation in American and British English

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“pomposity” in real sentences

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  1. i ask you to puncture that pomposity tonight

    Intelligence Squared

  2. There was no tolerance for lead nurse or pomposity here.

    The School of Life

  3. puncturing pomposity and occasionally using William and Co to explore really rather

    Penguin Books UK

  4. Zealand's versions of this, but Britain Britain is famous for its pomposity.

    The Spinoff

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