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How to pronounce purport in American English
“purport” pronunciation by American speakers
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“purport” in real sentences — American speakers
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they purport and I say purport because um none of this is proven uh at the
Federal Reserve
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We don’t purport to represent the world.
State Department
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for the betterment of those they purport to serve.
The Obama White House
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