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How to pronounce shibboleth

“shibboleth” pronunciation in American English

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“shibboleth” in real sentences

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  1. a shibboleth for “I know more than you”.

    CrashCourse

  2. a shibboleth, well surely you don't question x.

    Lex Fridman

  3. come back to our shibboleth test later, eh Bill Shorten?

    ABC News In-depth

  4. once I have Shibboleth, Ldap, Grouper, Campus Directory, all the password reset.

    UC Berkeley CTO Bill Allison

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