How to pronounce retroactive

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“retroactive” in real sentences

74 clips in the index · 30 American · 11 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. So let's leave retroactive aside.

    The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here

  2. And importantly, it was retroactive, stated to be retroactive, not prospective, doesn't apply to future audits,

    PBS NewsHour · hear it here

  3. false accusation that this law imposes retroactive measures.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  4. of retroactive sentencing reduction authorized by the Act.

    Dept of Justice · hear it here

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