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How to pronounce cagey

“cagey” pronunciation in British and American English

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“cagey” in real sentences

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  1. >> little cagey with the language, right?

    CBC News

  2. About his own life, Derrida was cagey.

    The 92nd Street Y

  3. as well, which they were very cagey about.

    The Economist

  4. in the US that are very cagey about Chinese models.

    Lex Fridman

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