How to pronounce rapacious

Listen to rapacious in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“rapacious” in real sentences

52 clips in the index · 4 American · 6 British · 1 New Zealand. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. It was indeed the rapacious corporate you describe.

    British Library · hear it here

  2. However, their reputation for rapacious pack hunting is misinformed.

    TED-Ed · hear it here

  3. It's a rapacious, violent place if you don't.

    The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here

  4. housing and its replacement by a rapacious, exploitative private rented sector.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

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