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How to pronounce backfire in American English
“backfire” pronunciation by American speakers
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a backfire or a firing operation a backfire is a careful planned and deliberate process by
US Forest Service
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So it can backfire on the immigration plan.
The Obama White House
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But the concern is that disruption could backfire and have side effects.
Census Bureau
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