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How to pronounce rectitude
“rectitude” pronunciation in British and American English
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“rectitude” in real sentences
69 clips in the index · 2 American · 3 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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claim to monopoly of rectitude we can never be certain of our rectitude on a subject
Intelligence Squared
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How is that for fiscal rectitude?
The Scottish Parliament
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Reason, Lady Rectitude, and Lady Justice.
Penguin Books UK
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You need people of great rectitude like Washington.
The 92nd Street Y
Why real speech
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