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.
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So let's leave retroactive aside.
The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here
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And importantly, it was retroactive, stated to be retroactive, not prospective, doesn't apply to future audits,
PBS NewsHour · hear it here
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false accusation that this law imposes retroactive measures.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
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of retroactive sentencing reduction authorized by the Act.
Dept of Justice · hear it here
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