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How to pronounce coattails
“coattails” pronunciation in British and American English
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“coattails” in real sentences
114 clips in the index · 1 American · 6 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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-Well, his coattails are humongous.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
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you on the coattails of Donald Trump.
BBC Politics
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>> tried to ride the coattails of populism.
CBC News
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literally rode his coattails down the the aisle.
SmartLess
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