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How to pronounce timidity

“timidity” pronunciation in American and British English

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“timidity” in real sentences

90 clips in the index · 10 American · 8 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. Now is not the time for timidity or hesitation.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. schemes never work out and how timidity is mandatory.

    The School of Life

  3. a quality of the imagination, and a predominance of courage over timidity."

    The Obama White House

  4. inability unwillingness timidity the fact that we don't ask and demand and

    The 92nd Street Y

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