How to pronounce subversive

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“subversive” in real sentences

288 clips in the index · 29 American · 6 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. up to something more subversive.

    CrashCourse · hear it here

  2. Save the baby from the subversive subversive germ of the baby's parents and grandparents.

    60 Minutes · hear it here

  3. texts which are subversive texts that have subsequently been redacted or rendered subversive through later usage

    St Mary's University, Twickenham · hear it here

  4. as especially subversive, which is interesting.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

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