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How to pronounce bork in American English

“bork” pronunciation by American speakers

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“bork” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. later from the Bork nomination?

    The Obama White House

  2. to the to the most restrictive Bork and

    FTC

  3. Professor Hovenkamp, Judge Robert Bork, Judge Richard Posner, and Professor Phillip Areeda.

    Dept of Justice

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