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How to pronounce tenuous in British English
“tenuous” pronunciation by British speakers
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“tenuous” in real sentences — British speakers
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were tenuous, verging on nonsensical.
The Scottish Parliament
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of the public finances became increasingly tenuous.
UK Parliament
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albeit that they might have a tenuous link to the bill, and to do so for
The Scottish Parliament
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