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How to pronounce contort

“contort” pronunciation in American and Australian English

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“contort” in real sentences

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  1. contort what I do talk about.

    Andrew Huberman

  2. I feel like if you contort yourself, it worked.

    Jubilee

  3. And no matter how do you stretch and contort it.

    Numberphile

  4. They don’t contort themselves into knots in the name of politeness.

    The School of Life

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