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How to pronounce contortion
“contortion” pronunciation in British English
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“contortion” in real sentences
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position of an entirely illogical contortion.
The Scottish Parliament
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She does like contortion aerialist stuff.
The Graham Norton Show
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real contortion of the ankles and twisting the feet back.
Lex Fridman
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We was told it was things like muscle contortion, growing pains.
This Morning
Why real speech
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