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How to pronounce apoplectic
“apoplectic” pronunciation in American and British English
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“apoplectic” in real sentences
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She went absolutely apoplectic.
Vanity Fair
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to be uh apoplectic apoplectic right um I've heard that way before I feel like Simpsons
MooLer
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The other would respond with apoplectic convulsions.
British Library
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They were apoplectic about all of this.
Talks at Google
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