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How to pronounce retentive

“retentive” pronunciation in real English speech

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“retentive” in real sentences

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  1. robots and intelligence and retentive algorithms.

    The Diary Of A CEO

  2. retentive looking at that picture I

    QI

  3. He had indeed a quick observation and a retentive memory.

    The Atlantic

  4. >> afraid I do have one of those retentive I'm uh minds.

    The Graham Norton Show

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