How to pronounce sanctimonious

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“sanctimonious” in real sentences

52 clips in the index · 6 American · 13 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. And I'm not being sanctimonious here.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

  2. He's sanctimonious, but he's also good.

    The Atlantic · hear it here

  3. not, like, sanctimonious or anything, or whatever, sacred.

    Federal Reserve · hear it here

  4. I've got it down as a sanctimonious little creep.

    RNZ · hear it here

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