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How to pronounce venal

“venal” pronunciation in American and British English

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“venal” in real sentences

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  1. or um you know or venal even.

    The 92nd Street Y

  2. That there is something venal and disgusting about them.

    The School of Life

  3. uh venal or not personalized, for So Trump fits, example.

    The Atlantic

  4. Did did they conceive of a character as venal as Trump?

    How To Academy

Words that sound like “venal”

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