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How to pronounce cocaine in American English
“cocaine” pronunciation by American speakers
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sentencing disparity between powder -- cocaine and crack cocaine offenses.
The Obama White House
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methamphetamines or cocaine.
Dept of Justice
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drowning and cocaine toxicity.
CDC
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