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How to pronounce refute in American English

“refute” pronunciation by American speakers

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“refute” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. How will you refute this?

    State Department

  2. refute this overwhelming evidence, even though some state Republican governors

    The Obama White House

  3. Cruz and Marco Rubio, were targets themselves and had to refute them.

    Voice of America

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