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How to pronounce brusque

“brusque” pronunciation in British and American English

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“brusque” in real sentences

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  1. can be brusque with people.

    Team Coco

  2. be had to be grating and and and brusque sometimes

    British Library

  3. I said brusque, and somebody said "It's pronounced broo-sque."

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

  4. So, a fairly brusque and clear uh determination from the Scottish government this time which I

    The Scottish Parliament

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