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How to pronounce punitively
“punitively” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English
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“punitively” in real sentences
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it seems punitively against anyone who questioned it.
60 Minutes Australia
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that we are not punitively taking money away from them.
The Scottish Parliament
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mistakes uh truthfully uh that they are not uh punitively responded
NTSB
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Whatever the combination, athletes and teams would be punitively reprimanded for acts of political expression.
Oxford Union
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